Thirty adult, male, black students participated in a study of the effect of debate about textual issues on critical thinking and reading comprehension. Students were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups, each of which was involved in 24 two-hour sessions of reading instruction. The control group used a traditional textbook…

A study of the manner in which a teacher's arguments can present different messages about authority to learners is discussed. Two analyses of the concept of teaching are examined and the emphasis upon rationality in Western culture is placed in historical context. An analysis of the form of arguments is presented, including an argument-pattern…

This paper reports on an evaluation of the Sterling Institute self-paced macroeconomics course at Northern Illinois University. Results show that a completely self-paced teaching format for macroeconomics is inferior to a well-directed, concept-oriented, graduate-student instructed, lecture-discussion taught course. (Author/RM)

Describes and discusses the benefits to young children and their parents of developing parent discussion groups, led by psychological consultants, as an adjunct to child care programs. (ED)

A pilot support group established at Boston City Hospital deals with the personal and professional issues arising from stresses of internship. This report describes the functioning of this group, including a statement of goals, content of weekly meetings, and evaluation by group members. (Author/LBH)

Provides an evaluation form to give some objectivity to grading class discussion. Suggests that students be allowed to respond to the evaluations before a final grade is given. (TJ)

Contends that a linear approach to a social justice curriculum cannot be developed because subject matter requires allowance for unanticipated objectives and outcomes to emerge during the course of study. Thus, different models of curriculum development are appropriate for different subject matter. Considers views of social justice represented in…

Because teachers often do not use the small group mode, believing its academic performance is of poorer quality than that of individuals, a process has been developed that compares small group and individual performances. The procedure, which utilizes an objective test, group and individual responses, and teacher, self, and group evaluation, is…

Suggestions for becoming an effective teacher and motivating students to think creatively are proposed based on the author's personal experience and theories of Rogers, Dewey, Piaget, and Maslow. Maslow's hierarchy of human needs is adapted to stages of learning readiness. (LBH)

This paper focuses on a cross-age intervention program in which sixth graders led discussion groups with first graders using Selman's (1974) levels of interpersonal conceptions as the content area. Presented at the American Psychological Association, Chicago, 1975. (Author)

Compares discussion in teacherless small group with that in a class lesson. (AA)

Describes the use of science fiction in teaching about the effects of science and technology on human interaction. Questins appropriate for social studies class discussion and tips to teachers on preparing science fiction stories are included. (Author/DB)

Knowledge of sexual behavior, modifying attitudes that block understanding of sexuality, and developing skills for the evaluation and management of sexual problems were the objectives of a sex education program for medical students at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. (Editor/LBH)

Tells how to plan a successful community forum. (DC)