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Download full textGouran, Dennis S. – 1988
In the history of small group studies (in the field of communication theory and research), two factors contributed to the changes that led to Ernest Bormann publishing in 1970 his work questioning the value of the knowledge being reported and the appropriateness of the methods by which it was being generated. First, prior to 1965, a limited amount…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Decision Making, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics
Jablin, Frederic M.; Seibold, David R. – Southern Speech Communication Journal, 1978
Examines brainstorming as an aid to creative group problem solving. Presents a history of its practice, a survey of empirical studies, and theoretical explanations for the superiority of individual over group brainstorming. (PD)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Creative Thinking, Group Discussion
Peer reviewedWertsch, J. V. – Human Development, 1979
Deals with some of the confusions that have arisen due to inaccurate translation and misunderstanding of Vygotsky's general theoretical framework. Also discusses how social interaction at the level of interpsychological functioning can lead to independent problem solving at the intrapsychological level. (Author/MP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Games, Language, Mothers
Peer reviewedWertsch, James V. – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 1980
Lev S. Vygotsky's concepts of social, egocentric, and inner speech are explained, and two of Vygotsky's basic arguments are reviewed: (1) that these forms of speech are dialogic; and (2) that cognitive functioning can be explained by its surrounding social foundations. (GDC)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Communication (Thought Transfer), Foreign Countries, Inner Speech (Subvocal)
Owen, Gordon R. – 1981
A course for older learners in practical applications of basic interpersonal communication techniques is proposed in this paper. Following a review of the current status of lifelong learning programs, the discussion shifts to a two-part outline of a course designed to train older students in effectively solving both personal and social problems.…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Group Dynamics
Neer, Michael R., Ed. – Communication, 1981
This special edition of "Communication" brings together the work of nine leading scholars of small group communication. The following topics are discussed: (1) small group communication research in the 1980s; (2) unanswered questions in research on communication in the small group; (3) emerging trends in small group research; (4)…
Descriptors: Activism, Communication Research, Communication Skills, Decision Making
Freedle, Roy O., Ed. – 1979
Two theoretical orientations-schema theory and cultural norms for the use of language unify this multidisciplinary collection of papers examining discourse. Chapters by Adams and Collins; Warren; Nicholas and Trabasso; Stein and Glenn; and Freedle and Hale highlight the application of schema theory to the study of story recall, reading, and the…
Descriptors: Child Language, Connected Discourse, Discourse Analysis, Language Acquisition
