The human relation model discussed in this booklet serves the dual purpose of facilitating the development of equal human relations and the myriad aspects associated with desegregation. This is not considered a scientific report, but a guide to group discussion. Although the model presented is based on the most advanced findings from interaction…

Four groups of gifted, underachieving students in the intermediate grades were established for purposes of providing varied treatment to improve personal adjustment and academic achievement. The four groups were the human relations group, which was oriented to group discussion of feelings and interpersonal dynamics, the academic group, which…

THE EFFECTS OF TELEVISED INSTRUCTION WITH LARGE ENROLLMENTS IN COLLEGE HISTORY COURSES WAS DEFINED AND EVALUATED. ONE INSTRUCTOR PRESENTED LECTURES BY TELEVISION TO AN EXPERIMENTAL GROUP AND DELIVERED THE SAME LECTURES TO A CONTROL GROUP. DISCUSSION SECTIONS OF BOTH GROUPS WERE LED BY THE SAME INSTRUCTORS, AND THE SAME MIDTERM AND FINAL…

Nine learning disabled pupils (10-11 years old) who participated in open-ended class meetings demonstrated increased verbal participation, decreased hyperactivity and diminished social isolation from regular class children. (CL)

Describes a nine-step workshop approach to short-story writing, providing collaborative criticism and multiple audiences for students' writing. (AA)

Describes an exercise in learning about persuasion using a NASA exercise in group decision-making centered on a theoretical crash landing on the moon. Students experience the power of the authoritative voice, the persuasive power of facts, the bandwagon approach, and group manipulation. (TJ)

There are some successful techniques for providing a productive work environment. Here is a simple outline with some specific examples. (Author/RK)

In an attempt to get elementary students to respect and work closely with one another a teacher uses the circular class meeting. With it students learned to cooperate in solving some classroom problems. (RK)

Presented are remarks for a panel discussion on sex education. (BB)

Explores the benefits of structuring a research class with weekly alternation between one whole-group meeting (20 students and three professors) and three part-group meetings (six or seven students and one professor). Students participated more actively in part-group sessions. (Author/AV)

Focus group interviewing is a qualititative research technique in which a small number of respondents and a moderator have an unstructured discussion about selected subjects. As a market research technique, it could generate new insights and provide a deeper understanding of institutional image. (MSE)

Examined friendship formation as developing a common understanding of social reality. Individuals engaged in weekly discussions completed repertory grids and attraction ratings after the 4th and 18th weeks of acquaintance. Deteriorating partnerships were significantly less similar in their assessment of other group members than were developing…

The Junior Great Books Discussion Method, a program of reading and discussion for elementary and secondary school students, features discussion leaders who focus on questions about the meaning of a reading selection and stress shared inquiry in reading interpretation. (Author/CB)

Discusses the similarities between what librarians call activity bibliotherapy and psychotherapists call poetry therapy, and the need for cooperation between these professions. The interactive aspects of bibliotherapy and the need for professional training in this process are emphasized. (CLB)