While most previous research has implied or assumed that the conversational structure giving each speaker a turn to speak is universally normative, findings of one study suggest that in interactions with at least four participants, alternatives to this rule are possible. A phenomenon called "conversational fission" occurs when a four-…

The "great national discussion" of 1787 involved deliberations, writings, debates, and speeches concerning the newly created U.S. Constitution. Both the framers and the critics of the Constitution utilized philosophies of: (1) republicanism; (2) Lockean liberalism; (3) work-ethic Protestantism; and (4) state-centered theories of power…

Advantages and disadvantages of group discussion as a method of instruction are reviewed in this paper and criteria are suggested for determining when group discussion is or is not an appropriate instructional method. The guidelines provided take into consideration the characteristics of the students, the teacher, the group as a whole, and the…

Analyzes the level of comprehension which can be achieved by students in a teacher-less group discussion. (RB)

The object of this article is to provide intellectually honest uses of some personal valuing techniques. (Author/RK)

Discussed a program of group discussion, sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, a New York-based, non-partisan organization for world affairs education, that may have all the features needed to enhance its community service involvement with a minimum of staff and expense. (Author/RK)

Edited version of a guest panel discussion for a class in "Guidance in the Secondary School." Which discusses role of the high school counselor. (Author)

Examines the possibility of informal residence hall discussions between faculty and students, using the themes of popular music as the starting point. Gives outlines of discussions on several topics, with examples of pertinent songs. (HMV)

The paper examines the suitability and effectiveness of the radio study group campaigns. The radio programs combine written study materials and group discussion under the guidance of a trained study leader. Ideological and pedagogical rationales, educational impact, coordination of resources, cost, and its success with illiteracy are discussed.…

This booklet is one of a series of publications developed to aid educators, pupils, parents, and community members in implementing the school improvement portions of California Assembly Bill 65. AB 65 calls on all members of the school community to join together at each school site in an effort to assess the effectiveness of the total school…