The conclusion of Bridgeman and Buttram that race differences on a nonverbal reasoning test are smaller when subjects have been given verbal strategy training is not supported by their data. The conclusion that the tests used are inadequate psychometrically can be supported. (Author/DEP)

Discusses using focus group interviews to advance the state of the art of education and learning about health. Also examines small group process in health education, features of focus group interviews, and a theoretical framework for planning a focus group study. A literature review is included. (CT)

Three preschool children with significant behavioral and developmental delays were taught to participate and respond to teacher commands during large group instruction, important skills for later mainstreaming. Techniques included increasing "opportunities to respond" through increased rates of teacher commands to the group and instituting a group…

Argues that both small group behavior and writing processes are involved in the writing of group reports. (SRT)

Describes the Kaleidoscope, a conference activity designed to make special needs personnel and other interested individuals aware of a variety of new techniques, materials, and programs for handicapped, disadvantaged, and limited English proficiency learners. Subjects include evaluating software for disabled learners, workshops, competency-based…

Describes a peer facilitation program in interpersonal communication. Covers practicum site, duties of peer facilitators, staff meetings, compensation, selection, and benefits. (PD)

Proposes a group training approach for teaching child management skills to parents. Describes the course's focus on parent and child behavior, outlines the physical, verbal, cognitive, and performance skills that a parent participant would acquire, and discusses its emphasis on creating parent-child relationships that are full of empathy and…

The relative effects of individualized sensory integrative therapy vs small group, gross motor programs were examined with 44 handicapped preschoolers with motor delays. No significance between group differences were observed in gross motor gains or in sensorimotor gains. (Author/CL)

There are tricks that individuals can use in vocal and instrumental classes to create the illusion of music reading for the unsuspecting teacher. Typical ways in which music reading can appear to be occurring are described, and four suggestions for promoting independent study during group reading exercises are presented. (RM)

Compared the Communication Skills Workshop (CSW) and the Couples Communication Program (CCP) and a control group on measures of communication effectiveness, problem solving, and relationship satisfaction. Results indicated that couples completing the CCP training revealed significant increases in nonverbal positive messages. (JAC)

Contact Activity Packages (CAPS), self-contained units on a specific topic, provide the opportunity for structure as well as alternative activities for gifted students who prefer more freedom. CAPS include small-group techniques and reporting alternatives. (CL)

Raises the question whether "conversation groups," being necessarily artificial situations, can really be useful in teaching normal conversation. The second and final part of this article will appear in "Zielsprache Englisch" 4/1976. (IFS/WGA)

There always has been a problem with grouping practices in reading programs. The complexity of the interaction between readers, texts, and the contexts in which reading takes place often is ignored by educational decisions that suggest that one program, set of materials, instructional technique, or grouping arrangement can address the needs of all…

This document describes a study that implemented active learning into a large introductory biology course. Five approaches were employed to promote the active learning: name badges, cooperative learning groups, large group discussion, in-class written responses, and written take-home assignments. The active learning approach takes more time than a…