New faculty members participated in a seminar that provided them with opportunities to meet peers and more experienced faculty, become acquainted with their institution's philosophy of education, learn about effective methods of instruction, and improve their teaching effectiveness. (WM)

Describes a method for eliciting student ideas and involving them in a discussion of problems of authority and self-determination and presents the results of a study employing this method with elementary, middle, and junior high school students. The study demonstrates that children are very willing and able to discuss real social issues in a…

Teachers often ask questions to stimulate students' thinking, open up dialog, draw out responses, and keep a discussion flowing. However, questioning techniques can encourage student passivity and dependency. Alternatives to questioning are described. (CJ)

Seventy-two sixth-grade Hausa Muslim boys, with moral reasoning at Kohlberg stages one and two, were presented with moral dilemmas requiring moral reasoning above their initial reasoning stages. Experimental subjects discussed dilemmas in small groups. Discussion produced significant shifts in moral reasoning of the subjects. (AM)

This article relates the theory, techniques, and practice of O. Hobart Mowrer's Integrity Training Groups to developing and improving moral education. (Author/SJL)

Describes an exercise designed to help individuals and couples explore their attitudes toward extramarital relations, and analyze its causes and consequences. Presents several potential issues which typically develop. Provides guidelines for using the exercise. (RC)

The second in a series of articles concerning the pros and cons of whether it is better to use questioning as part of the teaching device or not to question during discussion focuses on the most effective nonquestioning techniques. Alternatives to questioning are given. (JN)

In a university setting, children of alcoholics met for a series of sessions to discuss their similar backgrounds and to identify coping mechanisms. The students received information on treatment for the alcoholic parent and for themselves in the event that they should become alcoholics. (JN)

The author outlines the learning benefits of teacher-led small group discussions. (SJL)

A principal describes the conditions in his school that provide intellectual stimulation and promote discussions among staff, students, and himself. (JM)

The author notes some themes of violence which are found in classic and current children's fiction and suggests ways through which these themes can be explored in the classroom and related to real life. (SJL)

Presents a transcript of a university class discussion and examines the questions it raises about traditional teacher/student roles and about the purpose of education. (GT)

Services that help students take actions to realize their career goals are examined. Job-hunting is analyzed as a five-step process involving: (1) identifying the job objective, (2) identifying potential employers, (3) researching needs and problems of the employer, (4) interviewing skills, and (5) getting interviews. Resources in each area are…

Describes a note taking and teaching strategy designed to help students think during lectures and assimilate material in a synthesized form via small group and written recapitulation. (MKM)

Describes a reading instruction technique designed to stimulate spontaneous verbal interaction through a problem solving task. The technique is suggested for content area reading. (MKM)