A series of short articles describing the involvement of parents in the educational process. (MB)

High school students, using group discussion methods, created poetry based on photographs, and came to an understanding of poetic imagery. (SP)

Article deals with a study that relates structure in terms of the relative frequency of occurrence of given classifications of discussion statements, and to examine the degree of structure which emerges in both problem-solving and informal group discussions. (Author/ML)

The reasons why local study/development councils continue to be successful. (RA)

In most seminars, the teacher's lack of personal involvement and active interest in the subject along with uninspired direction result in an underinvolvement of the student and a waste of time and resources. (IR)

Guided discovery was more effective than students performing cook book" experiments or being instructed in a didactic manner when similar curriculum materials were used. The results hold for various mental ages. (AL)

Suggests a method whereby the science teacher can introduce controversial issues into classroom discussion without offending parents and administrators. The procedure involves (1) informing parents and administrators well in advance of the need for the course and its objectives, and (2) inviting them to visit classes during discussion. Suggested…

Classroom observations suggest that common teacher behaviors may inhibit individual student inquiry. Suggests ways in which teachers can stimulate and guide rather than direct inquiry. (EB)

A review of small group communication research published mostly in regional and national journals up to 1969." (Author)

Teaching suggestions emphasize dramatic presentations and action programs for maximum student interest and involvement in the environmental crusade. (Author/SD)

The author considers the various types of talk--recitation, inductive questioning, and discussion--a teacher can employ in the classroom to achieve various objectives. She urges a judicious mixture of these types. (Author/JB)

Students become involved with poetry by reading and criticizing a poem written by their instructor. (SW)