A physician and a teacher taught medical self-care skills to first and second graders. Content was based on students' own questions about physical examination techniques and basic health care. Appended is a discussion of school health education by a self-care advocate. A related article begins on page 86. (SJL)

Two opinions are expressed: (1) that the notion that lawyers and judges are obliged to answer all hypothetical questions asked about laws and litigation is unrealistic and inappropriate, and (2) that hypotheticals can be intelligent questions illuminating some of the difficulties of legal theory. (MSE)

Discusses how teachers can effectively begin and lead discussion groups for parents of young children. Needs for and characteristics of parent guidance groups are indicated, aspects of the role of the group leader are specified, and ways to begin a parent guidance group are suggested. In conclusion, common concerns of parents are described.…

The ability to efficiently elicit an accurate medical history was enhanced by the use of a videotape replay of a student's medical history. The use of the videotape replay improved interviewing performance. It is suggested that video replay enhances the interaction between instructor and student. (MLW)

The authors present an art teaching idea which extends the graphic discussion method described in the October 1981 issue. Rather than drawing together, the two participants respond in writing to each other's completed work, which provides an essential aspect of art learning--responding to another artist's images. (SJL)

Principals and counselors can work together to prevent stress and burnout in teachers, resulting in a healthier school climate. This article suggests five objectives that can provide a basis for program building. (Author/WD)

Describes a group process experience, Work Exploration and Discussion Group (WEDG). This step in the rehabilitation of psychiatrically disabled was found to be useful because it gave clients the opportunity to face their fears about working and to clarify their own work values before initiating placement efforts. (Author)

Undergraduate engineering students were required to write research papers and present them to the class, which would prepare appraisals and discuss the work. The original authors would then rework their papers. An analysis of this approach is presented and indicates that it is a useful educational strategy. (Author/JMD)

A life-skill development approach to parent education focuses on effective parenting practices. The group medium helps parents understand their role and acquire new strategies. A facilitator supplies direction to enhance knowledge and skill development. (Author/JAC)

A writing program that emphasizes daily writing practice, artistic as well as mechanical criticism, group work, student interests, and revision is being successfully taught in several elementary and high schools. (CJ)

Anticipating the information contained in a text is a skill which needs to be practiced in order to aid the reader's overall understanding, thus allowing the teacher to concentrate on new items of language. The "two-phase speculative" approach assists in teaching and unifying thematic aspects of a reading passage. (Author)

Reports on a round table of elementary school teachers who had attended inservice training programs. The teachers' motivation for enrolling in these institutes, the problems discussed during training and the impact of the program on their approach to teaching French were the round table main topics. (MES)

Summarizes and critiques 114 studies on small group communication published in speech communication journals between 1969 and 1979. Classifies the literature into three new lines of research focusing on communication variables of small group processes and three traditional lines of research, namely, leadership, discussion, and pedagogy. (JMF)

The group strategies that are discussed include brainstorming, problem solving, debate, games, the lecture forum, open forums, panel discussion, question and answer sessions, role playing, quizzes, roundtable discussions, success-storytelling, and the symposium. (RL)

This questionnaire helps youth become aware of issues they need to discuss with significant others. Results indicate that merely completing the instrument causes students to wonder why different persons respond differently. Completing it encourages them to discuss a variety of life-style decisions that must be considered in career planning.…