Investigates the effects of power and status on the content characteristics of communicative behavior directed upward in a hierarchy. (MH)

One means of developing goals, objectives, instructional strategies and evaluation measures aimed at developing humanistic qualities or behaviors is through a dialogue between a trained discussion leader and a group of people with knowledge about the curriculum area to be developed. (Author/RK)

EDGE is a flexible group technique that enables participants to express, explain, exchange, and encapsulate their suggestions for creating their corporation's competitive edge. EDGE has two important outcomes: participants become more comfortable with each other and with problem solving, and they acquire small group skills. (JOW)

Examines the mediating influence of a cognitive structure called "procedural order preference" to determine whether the relationship between discussion procedures and decision performance is mediated by certain situational factors. Finds a significant interaction between discussion procedures and procedural order preference of group…

Measured clustering effect found during idea-generation phase of nominal grouping. Graduate students (N=23) used nominal grouping procedure to generate new ideas for market strategy program for new product, using five-step, two-vote procedure. Panel of three judges evaluated each idea on creativity and quality. Results support notion that nominal…

Seven discussion topics for developmental psychology are presented. The topics focus on problems that students might encounter in their lives and are intended to promote application of course material. (Author/GEA)

Reviews Richard Gwyn's book THE 49TH PARADOX: CANADA IN NORTH AMERICA and recommends it as a useful tool for secondary teachers. Maintains that Gwyn's ability to summarize, explain important concepts, and use statistics could help stimulate important classroom discussions about Canadian-United States relations. (BSR)

Investigates the nature of breakpoints, or the introduction of new topics, as they occur in group decision making processes. Defines breakpoints, analyzes the utility of the concept of breakpoints in group discussion, and offers tentative conclusions about the nature of group interaction. (SRT)

Presents questions and answers from information networking panel discussion involving symposium speakers Barbara Markuson (Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority), Frank Grisham (Southeastern Library Network), Laima Mockus (New England Library Information Network), Richard McCoy (Research Libraries Group), Rowland Brown (OCLC), and Toni…

Presents a case study of person-centered therapy in South Africa, using transcripts of dialogue from a group of two facilitators and 11 men and women, Black and White. The group was found effective in opening communication and promoting acceptance of personal differences and issues. (BH)

Suggests how discussion groups for parents, students, and school personnel can be in the best interests of the children. (JOW)

After a frustrating time trying to explain general class participation grades to students, the author developed a form designed to mitigate some of those difficulties. (Author/RK)

Discusses the problems and possibilities inherent in teaching discussion and argumentation as a craft. (Author/RB)

Harvey Daniels (1994) describes literature circles as small, temporary discussion groups consisting of students who elect to read the same text. As each member assumes specific responsibilities in preparation for the discussion, those members come to the discussion with supporting notes related to his or her role. One elementary teacher refined a…

This collection of essays offers an overview of contemporary Japanese culture, and can serve as a resource for classes studying Japan. The 28 essays offer an informative, accessible look at the values, attitudes, behavior patterns, and communication styles of modern Japan from the unique perspective of the Japanese people. Filled with examples…