Explores the effectiveness of videotape feedback in increasing self-awareness of individuals in a group situation. Videotape feedback appeared influential in increasing self-awareness by providing a neutral, nonevaluative means of giving and receiving feedback. Suggests as the process becomes more accessible more research is needed. (JAC)

Compared the effects of traditional group norming techniques with a method where suggested norms are explicitly outlined at the beginning of the group. Data were analyzed to discover if there were significant differences between traditional norm groups and suggested norm groups in amount of interaction. (Author)

Student responses to a program designed to promote interaction and understanding between severely handicapped and nonhandicapped fourth- through seventh-grade students are presented. The children spent three weekly recess periods with their handicapped peers and one to three weekly sessions in a discussion group attended by the regular class…

Suggests that a positive relationship exists between encounter group experience and the soccer team performance--a conclusion worthy of consideration in further research in the fields of psychology and sociology of sports. (Author)

Reports on the implementation of an adolescent group psychotherapy process. (RH)

A prominent dancer/educator is interviewed about the "mind set" of today's aspiring dancers and about significant components in dance training. (Editor)

Results of a replication study of equal-status contact between Black and White junior high school boys indicate that equal status is achieved when expectations of both Blacks and Whites are treated in advance of the interaction, or when Black expectations alone are given a particularly powerful treatment. (Author/MH)

Describes a small group activity for grades 5 and above which emphasizes group decision making. The activity, a decision-grid process, is designed for four participants per group. The specific model presented focuses on community services and values. A bibliography of relevant resources is provided. (KC)

Discusses a view of marginality as it applies to groups interacting on a familiar, personal basis ("folklike" groups) as opposed to groups interacting as strangers ("urban" groups). Concept is discussed from the author's personal experience growing up in a socially isolated family in an urban community. (MK)

Literature in simulations and games reveals a lack of research in the area of effects of simulations on personal characteristics of participants. Cross-cultural simulation scores yielded a significant effect for creative ability and revealed significant interaction of creative ability and sex. (Author)

Discusses the problems in teaching parliamentary procedure. Available from American Institute of Parliamentarians, 229 Army Post Road, Suite B, Des Moines, IA 50315; sc $1.25. (JMF)

Identifies the groups contributing to the writing and thinking on scientific creationism and the five-step strategy used to influence local boards of education and state legislatures on the subject. (Author/MLF)

Indicates pressures for early reading activities faced by kindergarten teachers, illustrates the effects of these persons on children, and describes a reading program that includes reading aloud, storytelling, poetry, wordless books, and science, blocks, woodworking, food and art activities. (Author/RH)

Discusses dimensions which emerged in a multidisciplinary class of medical, nursing, social work, and theology students about dying and death. Group process was the most important aspect. Students evaluated their roles and transactions in caring for the dying. The recognition of solidarity of purpose, shared feeling, and mutual support emerged.…

Describes and analyzes a run of the roughest and most basic version of the ABZ GAMES, a family of games for teaching about social group interaction in situations where oppression is a key element. Adaptations for a migrant farm version and a women's rights version are noted. (Author/CMV)