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Reinheimer, Robert Edward – 1976
This study focused on the role played by two factors--interpersonal attractiveness of group members and pattern of distribution of task-relevant information--in forming an influence base in task-oriented discussion groups. For purposes of the study, members of discussion groups who were confederates in the study were assigned attitudinal…
Descriptors: Discussion Groups, Doctoral Dissertations, Group Dynamics, Individual Characteristics
Dalis, Gus T.; Strasser, Ben B. – 1977
The author introduces the concept of "inferring value teacher behavior." This behavior is essentially a value statement formulated by the teacher about a student's value. It contains the three characteristics of value statements (states the characteristics, identifies it as a value, identifies a value referent) but, in addition, the…
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Secondary Education, Social Values, Student Attitudes
Coordination and Enactment of Conversational Episodes: A Perspective on Interpersonal Communication.
Pearce, W. Barnett – 1976
A theory of interpersonal communication called "the coordinated management of meaning" (CMM) involves three propositions. (1) The fundamental unit of communication is the "speech act," something that the speaker does to the listener by making that particular message at that time. (2) The structure of communication is episodic, consisting of a…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cultural Differences, Group Discussion
Download full textHannan, Dennis J. – 1977
English teachers should prepare students for the act of writing, through prewriting experiences that provide for motivation, collection of data, and ordering of data. Group brainstorming relating to a given topic is helpful in generating ideas for writing; individual brainstorming may be used by students in recalling and listing images. Class and…
Descriptors: Creative Dramatics, Creative Writing, English Instruction, Group Discussion
Hall, Budd L. – Literacy Discussion, 1975
This paper is based on the evaluation of the Tanzanian education campaign called "Man is Health." It reviews the genesis of the campaign, objectives and organization, training system, examples of the groups at work, preliminary findings, and other significant aspects of the total effort. (Author)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Developing Nations, Discussion Groups, Educational Radio
Kogan, Nathan; Carlson, Julia – J Educ Psychol, 1969
Research supported by Grant No. HD-01762-01 from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
Descriptors: College Students, Conformity, Decision Making, Difficulty Level
Zimet, Carl N.; Schneider, Carol – J Soc Psychol, 1969
Sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health grant MH-08274.
Descriptors: Discussion Groups, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Structure
Myers, Cordelia; And Others – Amer J Occup Therapy, 1969
Descriptors: Clinical Experience, Discovery Learning, Educational Philosophy, Group Discussion
Scriven, Georgia H.; Baldridge, Jane E. – 1982
Guidelines teachers have found useful for initiating and maintaining formal and informal communication with parents are provided in this discussion for child caregivers. Topics briefly discussed include the mechanics of initiating a conference, working with parents during a conference, arranging meetings for parent groups, and techniques for…
Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Group Discussion, Guidelines
Orlich, Donald C. – 1980
A series of classroom practices and techniques are provided to help classroom teachers overcome their anxiety in teaching science. Chapter 1 (Fearing the Unknown) focuses on reasons for teaching science in elementary grades, science processes, characteristics of inquiry, questioning and inquiry, and using small groups. Chapter 2 (Managing…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Moss, Anita – 1979
Based on the observation that freshman composition students associate writing with pain and unpleasantness and have been given little opportunity to engage in enjoyable writing, this paper advocates a method for making freewriting and the journal central and integral dimensions of the writing class. After discussing the techniques and the benefits…
Descriptors: Assignments, College Freshmen, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Higher Education
Supple, Robert V. – 1975
While elementary school teachers are concerned for and involved in the affective world of children, some elementary educators fear or distrust group affective approaches. It may be the case that they lack understanding and skills in the use of affective curricula. William Glasser's guides for classroom meetings, designed to increase and promote…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Discussion
Brownstein, Henry H.; And Others – 1980
This guide to teaching ethnicity from the ethnic individual's point of view is designed to accompany the student sourcebook, The Individual and Ethnic Identity (see SO 013 157). The sourcebook, suitable for secondary and higher education, contains quotations of 51 individuals from varying ethnic backgrounds and varying degrees of ethnicity. It…
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Objectives, Ethnic Studies, Ethnicity
New York State Education Dept., Albany. – 1967
THIS MANUAL PROVIDES ADULT BASIC EDUCATION TEACHERS WITH LESSON PLANS IN HEALTH AND NUTRITION. EACH LESSON CONTAINS BACKGROUND MATERIAL OFFERING SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE SUBJECT OF EACH LESSON, AIMS, LESSON DEVELOPMENT, AND TWO STUDENT WORKSHEETS. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS ARE SUGGESTED TO ENCOURAGE THE GREATEST POSSIBLE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT. THE TEN…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Diseases, Foods Instruction
Carlson, Thelma – Elementary English, 1966
A sharing period in the first grade can provide children with many opportunities for developing both personally and educationally (e.g., becoming aware of others' attitudes and expressing themselves orally). Moreover, much can be learned by the teacher about students' interests, needs, and abilities when they are encouraged to "brainstorm" such…
Descriptors: Child Development, Discussion, Elementary Education, English Instruction
