This workbook explores ways to improve dialogue so as to enhance communication and self-knowledge. The text is divided into 7 chapters. Chapter 1 opens by asking the reader to describe what "talk" is and to relate conversations the reader had during the past week. It offers exercises on listening, and on understanding the context of…

This study explored high school students' collaborative efforts in solving qualitative physics problems. It aimed to investigate whether and how confronting students with varying views help to improve their problem solving skills and develop better understanding of the underlying physics concepts. The varying views were provided to 18 grade 12…

A new multi-year effort to promote the health, positive development, and well-being of children has been established in the midwest Great Lakes region. The working name of this project is the Kellogg Pre-Birth through Age Three initiative. The first phase focuses on cross-site participation in the development of an overall design. Phase 2 will…

Although children often receive classroom opportunities to retell and summarize information, they must also learn how to critically examine what they read. Critical reading of multiethnic literature helps children develop understanding, respect, and value for the diverse cultures and people in the world. This paper discusses the value of…

The author discusses the use of the open-ended discussion as a teaching strategy. The intended outcomes for students are listed along with a brief delineation of the teacher's role, including focus setting, structuring, accepting, and clarifying. (RP)

The importance of discussion in a child's career education at school, at home, and in the community is described. (MS)

Describes ideas and activities to facilitate group self-relevant data sharing presented at a Colorado community education conference of community school leaders and administrators. (Author/DN)

Presented a method for motivating children in their use of art materials. (RK)

Many urban residents do not have the emotional support of an adequate network of kin, friends, or neighbors. It is proposed that such persons join together into artificial extended families or family clusters. Experiences in the formation and operation of a cluster are described on the basis of participant observation. (Author)

Discusses the teaching of poetry through a group discussion technique in a course entitled Literature by Women.'' (RB)

Article describes several English activities that call for scissors, blue, and old magazines. Author suggests some of the technical English skills that these activities promote. (Author/RK)

Article describes the Humanities Curriculum Project as an example of using attractive and stimulating source material for adults as a means to organize successful discussion classes. (GB)

Gifted grade nine students in a biology program supplemented with selected Invitations to Enquiry'' performed significantly better on the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal than did a control group. (AL)