Guidelines are given to the teacher on using questions to improve classroom discussions. Included are: reasons for using questions, ways to ask questions and acknowledge students' responses, and types of questions which should and should not be used. (SJL)

Describes secondary school students making and playing games related to specific themes in their course work. Transcripts of student discussions are used to illustrate the language and social skills to which the gaming contributed. (AA)

Class discussions of television shows that portray disabled people can be used to help children correct their misconceptions about those who have handicaps. (SJL)

The article presents techniques to improve the use of observers in group training activities where participants observe the exercises and provide feedback to the group. Four figures give guidelines for using materials and procedures with these techniques. (MF)

Suggests discussion and a writing assignment on the ways color terms have changed from Old English and Indo-European roots; urges a study of Black-White polarity that goes beyond racial connotations of those terms. Provides informative materials on many specific color terms. (TJ)

The experience of producing and presenting two continuing education courses on cable television proved that this technique can be a valuable additional means of presenting courses, complementing classroom discussions, and efficiently extending the university into the community. (Author)

Nine questions are presented for student discussions relating to genetics, evolution, and racial characteristics. A brief introductory discussion of these topics are presented, as well. (BB)

Detailing the conference held June 14, 1978 in Washington, D. C. on the tribal judicial systems, this article focuses on two panel discussions--"Administration of Justice on Indian Reservations: Current Status and New Approaches" and "Administration of Justice from a Tribal Perspective: The Future of Tribal Courts." (RTS)

An approach to problem solving, said to lessen the barriers in the usual small group or committee situation, is described as a structured, task-directed method of brainstorming. Rules for brainstorming, organizing, a sample brainstorming assignment, and potential merits and pitfalls of the system are given. (MF)

Focusing on problem statements rather than solution statements has implications for both consumer involvement and counselor continuing education in rehabilitation. The nominal group process is a means to assess and prioritize problem statements as a first step in program planning that should result in increased participation in the resultant…

The author presents a series of lessons planned for group discussion, the objectives of which are to help individuals discover that their childhood experiences affect their self-concepts and to promote positive self-concepts in children that they may encounter. (MF)

Describes a project initiated by sixth graders in which children and parents were brought together in groups led by professionals to discuss parent child relations. (JMB)

The current study analyses developmental trends in sensitivity training groups by exploring the sequence of interpersonal issues or problem areas which emerge at different periods in the life span of such groups. (Author)

The East Lansing Public Schools, Michigan, have improved faculty morale, improved instruction, and helped establish positive contacts with community members through a professional reading and discussion program for teachers. (Author/MT)

Analyzes two primary-grade morning meetings to explain how the way formality is structured in a classroom affects students' communicative competence, sense of identity, and group participation skills. Asserts the usefulness of understanding what children are learning as they enact formal occasions. (KH)