Warns of the possible dangers of encounter groups. (JF)

A well-constructed, step-by-step protocol is a critical starting point for teaching undergraduates new techniques, an important record of a lab's standard procedures, and a useful mechanism for sharing techniques between labs. Many research labs use websites to archive and share their protocols for these purposes. Here we describe our experiences…

There is an increasing need for students in the biological sciences to build a strong foundation in quantitative approaches to data analyses. Although most science, engineering, and math field majors are required to take at least one statistics course, statistical analysis is poorly integrated into undergraduate biology course work, particularly…

It is proposed that this culture alleviates basic personal and group anxieties by offering defensive satisfactions. Strong social norms and the technical designing" of the staff tend to maintain an artificially united community," benevolently ruled. Also suggested is that Bethel culture serves to preserve American society from internal and…

This appendix contains descriptions of three exercises designed to develop basic communications skills for improving interpersonal relations. Each exercise--designed to be engaged in by teachers in dyads, triads, quadruples, or similar groups without the presence of a skilled leader--includes a statement of the problem, description of the skill…

A new technique for teacher education has been developed in response to the belief that teacher education's number one priority is to be concerned with the emerging self of the teacher trainee. Research on effective teaching has revealed that it is not what the teacher is taught that is the critical factor but the way in which the knowledge and…

An antiobsolescence management education program by TRW, Incorporated, includes preliminary discussion, reading, and consultation; offsite laboratory training; work unit application; a management skills workshop; and individual developmental followup. Program flow chart. (LY)

Describes a laboratory technique in which the complexities of normal classroom teaching are simplified. Lessons are reduced to five or fifteen minutes and are used for the practice of one particular teaching skill. Appended are 14 references. (AA)

Describes the development of a laboratory training program with unusual promise for social change in the Dominican Republic. (AN)

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The Pennsylvania Advancement School operates as a laboratory for stimulating positive change in the educational community through its programs for urban students and teachers. Sixth to eighth grade boys performing below potential in Philadelphia schools are brought to the school to participate in instructional projects during at least one 14-week…

Milligan College instituted an off-campus laboratory program for its student teachers. A team of classroom teachers works with the prospective teachers. At the sophomore level some observation and teaching is done by students who are then evaluated. During the junior level a student is assigned one child to aid in reading abilities for 5 weeks.…

Describes the procedure for a laboratory training program to enhance the role perception and decision making skills of a work group. (AN)

Discusses the use of laboratory training for organizational development of school faculties and staffs. (JF)