Filmed accounts of a weekend encounter group explore the manner in which a group coalesces to the point where people talk about feelings rather than things." A group experience generally leads to a three stage" development in the lives of participants: (1) new openness with everyone; (2) crisis phase resulting from trying to change patterns of…

Explains how group sessions have helped resident delinquents to govern themselves and readjust to community settings. (DR)

Group participation enables individual to alter goals and attitudes while maintaining status. Counselor acts as a guide in facilitating group and individual development. (CJ)

From a special feature on "Violence & Agression. Other articles in the feature include "Aggression in the Classroom by Fritz Redl, "Temper Trantrums by A.E. Trieschman, and "Anger in Children by George V. Sheviakov.

Describes the circle group, a highly structured approach used to explore a theme for problem solving, personal growth, and teaching a specific personal growth system. The circle group is recommended for people who are basically mentally healthy. It may include group chanting, sharing of concerns and feedback. (JAC)

A classroom discussion activity is described that uses the teacher as an impartial moderator. Students' written responses to a selected subject are organized and commented on by the group, under the teacher's supervision. Suggestions are given for course organization and sequence, extent of teacher involvement in the discussion, and logistics.…

Techniques for warming up, establishing group rapport, and setting in motion a role-playing activity are outlined. These involve physical games, communication exercises, oral skill development, and creative thinking. (MSE)

This synthesis of behavioral science research analyzes the meeting as an important organizational tool for principals and discusses the structure and functions of meetings, the role of the leader, and group dynamics. A checklist to guide meeting planning is included. (MJL)

Characteristics of the librarian-patron information retrieval interview including group size, interview goals, role definition, interpersonal influence, and duration are discussed within the context of task group analysis. Eight references are cited. (EJS)