Presents the theory, methods, and results of a study of the structure of teacher classroom science communication. Introduces the technique of constructing kinetograms, which are graphs giving a visual amount of structure in a communication. The implications of this technique for research on the effects of content organization on learning are…

Presented is a rationale accompanied by specific techniques and concepts for counselor use when consulting with teachers about classes as groups. (Author)

With minor exceptions, three essential components are included in every English language training program administered by the Experiment in International Living: orientation, language instruction and homestay. (Editor)

Investigation of extent of commitment to client through evolution of counselor verbal actions indicates that high commitment and expectancy are crucial to the helping relationship. (CJ)

Results of this study indicate that no relationship was found between the respondents' verbal aggression and their viewing of either physical or verbal violence on television; no association was found between their aggressive predisposition and television viewing habits; and no association was found between their gender and preference for violent…

This study shows that when viewers watching an educational movie are presented simultaneously with information in two media--visual and verbal/auditory--there is no competition for resources; when visual and linguistic information are presented sequentially, the extraction of information is not increased. College students appear to be good dual…

Writing represents the writer's dialog, first, with himself, and later, with the reader. Both processes take part in the communication and influence its shape and content. The successful writer persuades by making present those things which are not in the immediate environment and by balancing the conflicting demands of stability and flexibility.…

Biological theories of adaptation are used to generate a model of human cognitive development in which physiological and cognitive change in aged persons can be understood as an adaptive stage of development. Related literature is reviewed that focuses on the elderly as information transmitters and on the psychology of "telling."…

Identifies social, academic, and career adjustment problems resulting from college students' apprehension of communication situations. Describes a ten-hour program designed to reduce communication anxiety and presents the results of the program, along with other helpful suggestions. (Author)