The author outlines the learning benefits of teacher-led small group discussions. (SJL)

A principal describes the conditions in his school that provide intellectual stimulation and promote discussions among staff, students, and himself. (JM)

The author notes some themes of violence which are found in classic and current children's fiction and suggests ways through which these themes can be explored in the classroom and related to real life. (SJL)

Presents a transcript of a university class discussion and examines the questions it raises about traditional teacher/student roles and about the purpose of education. (GT)

Services that help students take actions to realize their career goals are examined. Job-hunting is analyzed as a five-step process involving: (1) identifying the job objective, (2) identifying potential employers, (3) researching needs and problems of the employer, (4) interviewing skills, and (5) getting interviews. Resources in each area are…

Describes a note taking and teaching strategy designed to help students think during lectures and assimilate material in a synthesized form via small group and written recapitulation. (MKM)

Describes a reading instruction technique designed to stimulate spontaneous verbal interaction through a problem solving task. The technique is suggested for content area reading. (MKM)

Stresses the importance of teaching students to revise and suggests a way to teach revising as part of class discussion. (TJ)

If integrated into a study of the elections, television can be an exciting teaching resource. Students can gain a better understanding of candidates and political issues and, perhaps more important, experience a sense of participation in the country's development. (Author/RK)

"The Parent Crunch" is a school television episode disigned to be used with teacher groups to stimulate discussion and exploration of teacher-parent problems. (MB)

Integrating the arts into language arts classes for the gifted is advocated to enhance self awareness and self expression. (CL)

Seeks conditions that improve group performance on "hidden profiles." Finds that, among undergraduate student groups, group information sharing and decision-making effectiveness were higher in small groups with a low percentage of shared information, and lower when groups either were large or shared a high percentage of information.…

Focuses on patterns of communication by members and leaders during episodes of conflict and how these patterns related to group development. Analyzed communication of two small groups that met for 12 weeks. Results indicate that integration and differentiation from systems theory are key elements of the group development process. (RJM)

Shares writing habits of a lifelong daily writer with her middle school students, asking them for a discussion of her work. Gives students a sheet with open-ended opinion prompts to fill out as "reader response." (PA)

Adult participation in book discussion groups satisfies lifelong learning needs. The informal learning that takes place helps adults acquire self-knowledge and construct new meanings by connecting texts and life. (SK)