Author asserts that in a training situation maximum involvement is necessary to the achievement of maximum learning. In situations where films are used the author discusses various ways that groups, which maximize involvement, maximize learning. (Editor/LF)

Meetings between black unwed expectant schoolgirls and black and white adoptive parents and social workers are discussed. (NH)

This study investigated the extent to which empathy, self actualization, and leadership in group discussion situations would predict the criterion of who would be hired as resident fellows (RF). Since leaderless group discussion did differentiate with some degree of "accuracy" it promises to be an excellent future device for use with RF selection.…

A private firm uses a psychological motivational program to turn underachieving adolescents into capable young adults. (MF)

A conversation between three demonstration teachers.

One hundred eighty college-level psychology students were asked to rank order 11 activities as to their preference for these activities to be conducted in small discussion groups. All four academic levels preferred discussions over material covered in the text and in lecture, followed by demonstrations of lecture material. (RM)

Successful classroom discussions in economics courses require careful planning. Planning involves five steps: defining course goals, choosing materials, preparing questions to guide the discussion, planning the mechanics of the discussion, and defining the responsibilities and evaluating the performance of discussion leaders. Includes follow-up…