Notes that most parents, eventhose who are college educated, do not know how to teach reading nor how to help their children. Discusses possible methods of informing parents. (RW)

The ability to communicate in group situations is an important skill required by graduates. Discussed are the difficulty of assessing class participation fairly, the potentially negative effects of assessment on the learning environment, how to choose evaluation criteria, when and how to record class participation, and different types of…

Concludes (1) that the relationship between consensus and decision quality tends to merge when the group approaches its task in a systematic and rational manner and (2) that group communication scholars need to be careful about assuming that consensus decision-making necessarily results in more decision-making satisfaction among group members. (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)

Examines the study of literature in Canadian schools. Focuses on how teachers engage students in literature and how teachers themselves respond to literature. (RL)

The study evaluated behaviorally the effects of W. Glasser's classroom meetings (nonjudgemental discussions involving the whole class) on the argumentative behavior of ten preadolescent, inner-city, learning disabled children. Appropriate behaviors regarding positive interactions were maintained, and inappropriate argumentative behaviors were…

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)

Parent study groups have the potential to reach a large segment of the parent population. These self-help groups do not require a substantial number of professionals to provide help for parents. Parents quickly accept study groups because they can readily see the results of their efforts with their children. (Author)

Describes videotaped simulations of classroom incidents and interviews intended to elicit faculty discussion about teaching. The use of video as a discussion device is addressed and an analysis of vignette discussions is given. (RAO)

Illustrates how students can gain access to the Japanese imagination and become familiar with the form and features of the "haiku." (TJ)

Looks at some studies of expressed response after reading and of the process of response while reading. Attempts to demonstrate some current research directions and possibilities in response to literature. (Author/RK)

An attempt was made to ascertain some of the main differences in attitudes towards school between offenders and non-offenders, specifically school-oriented pupils, nonchalant pupils and anti-school pupils attending comprehensive schools in high delinquency areas. (Author/RK)

Suggests that the small discussion group technique is a research method that journalism departments could use to a greater advantage and details the results of one such study, performed at the University of Texas at Austin Center for Communication Research. (KS)