Describes the efforts of civic, educational, and scholarly groups organized in 1981 to develop a better system for educating citizens about public policy--the National Issues Forum. (PD)

The author describes her experiences as facilitator of a support group for mainstreamed deaf adolescents. Covering such topics as difficulties communicating with family members and conflicts with hearing peers and teachers, the group featured role playing and discussion. (CL)

Appreciative Inquiry (AI) has emerged as a powerful organization development philosophy that builds on past successes to impel positive change. AI is a highly participative, holistic approach to change that values the wisdom of members of the organization and amplifies positive forces. This session will introduce AI as a tool to enhance…

Student discussion-group leaders were assessed on indices of facilitative empathy, respect, and genuineness, and their behaviors were analysed by Flanders' interaction categories. None of the leaders reached minimally helpful levels of the facilitative conditions, and only two out of five could be categorized as "indirect" leaders. (Author/JA)

This paper attempts to define some critical criteria for evaluating the relationship between what is regarded as "art" and "entertainment" in American mass media by way of presenting a model for classroom discussion. (Editor)

The Ad Hoc Discussion Group on Serials formed on June 26, 1973, is attempting to foster cooperation and coordination in the generation and maintenance of machine-readable union files of serials. (Author/RS)

Article discusses a special training program for disadvantaged workers. (Author)

The authors found "team teaching a step forward in seeking objectivity in evaluation. (Author)

A course in psychology can successfully depart from traditional discussion groups, used to clarify class lectures, and encourage enthusiasm for learning by re-structuring discussion to focus on the students' feelings, attitudes and motivations. (MN)

In this paper we describe and illustrate a number of techniques for using both expert and naive human beings for various functions within a totally programmed (validated) instructional system and to achieve reliable and replicable results." (Authors)

The process of attitude change that results from sensitivity training is likely to be basically emotional. Sensitivity training acts as a catalyst for more effective group communication as the person becomes more aware of the whole process of group discussion. (Author/MS)

Using videotape for short lectures at the end of buzz group problems takes the burden off staff when training 360 auditors in computer techniques. Money conscious Ernst & Ernst puts the cost at $1.90 per lecture, per man. (Journal/EB)

Describes the pilot phase of an innovative program that uses a structured group format to orient parents to their expected roles and to educate and support them in the process of deciding their children's futures. (Author/MP)

Examines the three components of bibliotherapy (group discussion, literature, and the trained leader) and the role of reading therapy in the provision of library services to handicapped persons. Fourteen sources are cited. (FM)

Describes a "critical dialogue" approach to teaching an introductory college level sociology course. The approach centers around a three-stage process that is applied to each topic studied: 1) an opening discussion that draws on the students' ideas and experiences; 2) lectures and readings to present a sociological perspective; and 3) a critical…