Suggests that, concomitant with the next pay increase, elementary grade school teachers put forth an extra hour each day to initiate a small group instruction reading program at the first grade level and a tutorial program for older students. (DE)

Details an approach which involves taking students through the problems of film production while teaching (1) theory; (2) actual tools of production; and (3) practical methods of organizing work. Contends that precise, challenging, technical exercises performed in an interactive social framework maximize skill development. (PD)

Describes a small group discussion-oriented anxiety management training course. Presents a training model consisting of a variety of cognitive and relaxation-oriented anxiety management techniques. (MCF)

Suggests some ways to foster learning by adopting a learner-centered approach to the teaching of history at the college level. Discussed are small group discussions, tutorial sessions, and learner-centered lecturing applications. Problems associated with learner-centered teaching are also examined. (RM)

The author discusses the utilization of small group teaching strategies which offer a unique opportunity to sensitize students to group skills. He believes that small groups provide an environment where the maximum number of students can learn through practice. (Author/KC)

Describes the responses of five high school students to a short story. Summarizes other research on student response groups. Proposes ways to use the response process in classroom literature programs. (RL)

An effective continuing education technique is the use of structured, learner-centered small group instruction. This format enables higher levels of learning and peer support for adults. (SK)

Investigated the effects of peer reinforcement and various clinician reinforcement schedules on the imitation accuracy of language-delayed children in small treatment groups. (SJL)

In this interview with Executive Editor Ron Brandt, Bloom answers criticisms of mastery learning and explains why he believes it is so important. (Author/JM)

This study of the effectiveness of a multimedia course in plant anatomy shows a highly significant improvement in the capacity to answer final examination questions which involve problem solving, and a correlation between this improvement and the strategies used in small group teaching. Data, references, and notes are provided. (Author/JEG)

The most significant feature of this program is the sorting of students into small groups managed by student teachers. This serves the purpose of teacher education as well as student remediation. (MP)

Presents a procedure for involving small groups of students in the creation and production of videotaped short stories. (DD)

Discusses positive effects of using a personalized system of instruction, including self-pacing and modular curriculum, with classes of fewer than 30 members. (MLH)