An instructional design team, composed of experts in nursing, education, and media production, is used at the University of Wisconsin School of Nursing, Madison, to produce instructional units for a new curriculum. The authors summarize steps of team/faculty communications, team methodology, and factors influencing the team's effectiveness. (EA)

This study confirmed the prediction that members of a dyad, whose work inputs are equal, endeavor to divide their joint reward equally. Results also suggested that outcomes intentionally produced by relevant others are included in the computation of equity, while unintentional outcomes are ignored. (Author/KM)

After pointing out that the concept of competition lies at the roots of our economic system, the author points out that competition is not always a good thing. (Editor)

In this study the researchers attempted to analyze the factors of age, sex, racial-ethnic background, operational life of the team, educational status, leader status, team size, caseload size, and the location of program site in terms of their potential effects upon team cohesion. (Author)

The major objective was to draw together the resources of the local university and the potential resources of the counties to work together for the purpose of preparing personnel who would understand early childhood education, be competent in working with other teachers, administrators and auxiliary personnel and utilize the combined resources of…

Discusses teamwork by engineering technicians and engineers and the role of this collaboration in the world of liquid rocket engine testing. (WM)

Authors outline the advantages of using a cyclical approach of instrumented learning and compare it with the traditional classroom method. (Editor/MB)

A personal experience as a member of a nuclear research team. (SE)

Described is a technique, utilizing team work, which will increase student participation in classroom discussions. The teacher asks a student for some information. Before answering, the student is allowed to solicit answers from as many other students as he or she wishes in order to gather needed data. (RM)

Suggests that building unity and pride through activities, social events, and professionalism will prevent destructive conflicts among the staff members of student publications. (JL)

Suggests the small school provides an excellent environment for successful mainstreaming and that the principal can provide intervention and leadership for professionals, which leads to interaction with each other and on behalf of the special students. Discusses team teaching, the principal as a model, and shared leadership. (AH)