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Download full textWHIPPLE, JAMES B. – 1967
THE CHANGING CHARACTER OF THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF LIBERAL EDUCATION FOR ADULTS (CSLEA) FROM 1950-1966 AND THE RELATIONSHIP OF CSLEA TO THE FUND FOR ADULT EDUCATION (FAE) THROUGH THE YEARS ARE STRESSED IN THIS HISTORY. DURING THE FIRST PHASE (1951-1955), THE CENTER'S ROLE WAS REFLECTIVE--IT STUDIED ADULT NEEDS AND ENCOURAGED LIBERAL ADULT…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy
Sutherland, Mary S. – 1980
A review of twelve teaching/learning methodologies is presented, with tips and suggested uses listed for each: lecture, question-answer, discussion, seminar, buzz session, brainstorming, problem solving, role playng, simulation, gaming, programmed instruction, and values clarification. It is noted that educators should be encouraged to review…
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Secondary Education, Group Dynamics, Health Education
Far West Lab. for Educational Research and Development, Berkeley, CA. – 1970
This discussion leader guide for teachers and administrators is designed to accompany four films in a human relations training unit titled "Confrontation." The guide is presented in two parts. Part I outlines objectives and episodes in each film and suggests discussion questions and solutions. Objectives of the first film, "School-Community," are…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Classroom Environment, Conflict Resolution, Discussion Groups
Redford, Dale – 1977
A variety of individual and group activities which require students to examine their ethnic background and their personal values related to cultural pluralism are included in this teaching guide. The unit is part of the Louisville Area Ethnic Heritage Studies Project described in ED 150 043. The project materials are designed to foster…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Concept Teaching, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background
ROBERTSON, ROBERT T. – 1967
AS ENGLISH SUPERVISORS SEEK TO IMPROVE THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH, THEY SHOULD CONSIDER THAT DEVELOPMENTS IN OTHER SCHOOLS DO NOT ALWAYS SUIT LOCAL CONDITIONS AND THAT PRESENT CHANGE IN THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH ALLOWS TEACHERS TO EXPERIMENT FREELY IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. IN LIGHT OF THIS FREEDOM TO INNOVATE, SUPERVISORS MAY FIND THE FOLLOWING SIX IDEAS…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Problems, Discussion Groups
ANDERSON, LYNN R. – 1966
RATINGS OF THE LEADER'S INITIATION OF STRUCTURE AND CONSIDERATION WERE OBTAINED FROM 36 INTERCULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUPS OF ONE AMERICAN AND ONE INDIAN GRADUATE STUDENT PLUS AN AMERICAN LEADER. RATINGS OF GROUP ATMOSPHERE, ESTEEM FOR LEADER, AND LEADER EFFECTIVENESS WERE ALSO OBTAINED AFTER EACH GROUP COMPLETED AN INTERCULTURAL NEGOTIATION TASK AND…
Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Behavior Rating Scales, Behavior Standards, Cultural Differences
Peer reviewedSchmuck, Richard A. – The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 1968
Three action research projects explored the relative merits of several techniques for helping teachers modify classroom group processes. Project 1 compared a weekly seminar (using discussion of classroom research, problem-solving techniques, analysis of diagnostic data on the teachers' own classrooms, and followup discussion during the school…
Descriptors: Action Research, Classroom Techniques, Educational Research, Group Discussion
Seldes, Gilbert – 1968
Critical issues are raised for group study and discussion on the relationship of the thinking individual to the mass media. Although the electronic revolution is still in progress, it is essential to act now to control its speed and direction, using what is best in the media while trying to correct the faults. An analysis of fictional and factual…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Broadcast Industry, Citizen Participation, Commercial Television
Dollins, Curtis Nels – 1967
This study investigated changes in the adaptive social behavior of educable, mentally retarded adults who participated in a group discussion program in a state hospital and training center. A rating scale was developed for judging behavior changes resulting from 20 group discussions. Three experimental and three control groups used 74 subjects,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Age Groups, Behavior Change, Bibliographies
Herman, Deldee; Ratliffe, Sharon – 1968
Designed to provide the student with experience in oral communication, this curriculum guide presents a one-semester speech course for junior high school students with "normal" rather than defective speech. The eight units cover speech in social interaction; group discussion and business meetings; demonstrations and reports; creative dramatics;…
Descriptors: Creative Dramatics, Curriculum Guides, Educational Objectives, Group Discussion
McKnight, Philip C.; And Others – 1975
This handbook on teaching is divided into seven parts. Following the introduction (Part I), Part II presents essays on student and faculty rights and responsibilities, evaluation and assessment, grades, and teaching and efficiency. Part III is a summary of interviews on teaching and research with 20 professors from the University of Kansas…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, College Faculty, College Instruction, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Hollister, William G.; And Others – 1973
Based on a North Carolina feasibility study (1967-73) which focused on development of a pattern for providing comprehensive mental health services to rural people, this guide deals with the process of creating alternatives to clinical care in Vance and Franklin counties. Specifically, this booklet details the chronological development of the…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Alcoholism, Clergy, Community Information Services
Sherman, Lawrence William – 1975
Innovations which were incorporated into large, introductory, educational psychology lecture classes are described and compared to smaller classes that did not make use of the innovations. Four innovative pedagogical techniques are used: (1) a mastery approach, (2) formative evaluation, (3) a modified pyramid-like structure using small group…
Descriptors: Class Size, Course Descriptions, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Innovation
Human Development Training Inst., La Mesa, CA. – 1972
Over the years that the Institute for Personal Effectiveness in Children has been conducting teacher training workshops in the Human Development Program (HDP), demand has steadily increased for ready reference materials that speak to the issues of implementing the HDP. This manual has been developed to speak specifically to these issues and to act…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Group Discussion, Guides
Smith, William F., Comp.; And Others – 1972
The in-service workshop reported in this document was part of a staff development program for teachers in 39 elementary and middle schools in Jefferson Parish. It was funded under a grant from the United States Office of Education under provisions of the Emergency School Assistance Program. Each workshop consisted of one day of large group…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Desegregation Effects, Desegregation Methods, Discipline Problems
