See TE 499 864, above. An answer guide to the exercises in this unit is contained in "Cases and Controversy" (TE 499 864).

This study examines the use of group methods in adoption practice. Already in use during intake and post-placement, group methods are now proving relevant in the adoptive study of applicant parents and in the improved knowledge and effectiveness of service delivery. In the form of a seminar for applicants, this adoptive study explores the…

This paper is an analysis of some of the literature concerning group mediated risk taking. Jhangiani explores Brown's V-theory, which states that members of a society try to realize its cultural ideals in their behavior; Nordhoy's theory of cultural values, which states that "In the group, the impact of values which are commonly accepted in the…

Four groups of gifted, underachieving students in intermediate grades were given different treatments for 6 months during the school year 1961-62. Results were based on 36 students, 10 in the human relations group, 11 in the academic group, 8 in the individually counselled group, and 7 in the control or maturation group. Following the treatment…

In order to improve the quality of classroom discussion, Group Interaction Analysis (GIA) is suggested as a means of increasing an individual's awareness of the role he assumes in group discussions. GIA is a systemized technique involving the observation of both beneficial and non-beneficial discussion activities. These activities are: (1) fact…

Cites the advantages of studying the group process through the historical example and notes specific principles that students can draw from these models to apply to their own discussion groups. (MH)

Outlines techniques for using group discussion and story dramatization activities to teach speaking and listening skills to elementary students. (GW)

Examines the relationship between patterns of communication (in groups) and group outcomes. Specifically, it attempts to reveal contrasts in the structure of communication between groups whose consensual outcomes are dissimilar. (Author/HMV)

An alternative approach is presented: to start from students' existing studying. In a structured group setting students are given an opportunity to draw on and share their personal experiences through working on an actual study task. (Author/LBH)

Analyzed small group, videotaped discussions of friendship in which graduate and undergraduate students participated. Evaluated the therapeutic and educational values of discussion groups on "closest friendship." Found the peak experience to coincide with the discussion of the possibility for true friendships between men and women. Discusses…

Discusses a theory of leadership effectiveness in small discussion/decision making groups developed to facilitate discussion and goal efficacy. Develops four leadership styles (coordinator, inventor, enthusiast, and director) focusing on two critical questions the leader must address. Discusses implications of the model for leadership training and…

The authors, one a female student and the other a male teacher, argue that women in a male-dominated society are often silenced, even in the classroom. They describe and analyze the process of silencing as it occurred in their graduate seminar designed to explore the relationship between language and power. (Author/CH)

Presents a classroom exercise which asks undergraduates to assign a social class ranking to nine family names which stereotypically represent ethnic groups. Students are also asked to rate the degree to which they believe social class can be inferred from ethnic family names. Presents results from several years of data collection in different…

By reviewing this analysis of the behavior of both groups and individuals in groups, human resources managers can learn to tell whether committees, task forces, and departments may be encouraging or inhibiting the work they set out to do. (Author)

An information-support group developed to meet the needs of moderately hearing-impaired college students featured role playing, simulation, group discussions, and social activities. (Author/CL)