Suggests that having students precede submission of research papers with oral presentations of their efforts can result in essays that are better grammatically and stylistically and better in the sense of having theses on practicable topics. (HOD)

An approach to encourage discussion in the mathematics classroom is presented. Teaching methods are discussed, followed by sections on planning effective mathematical situations, lesson plans which generate discussion, and controlling classroom interaction to generate discussion. (MNS)

Examined a videotaped feedback session in an undergraduate management course, particularly exploring communicator style in giving feedback. Concluded that both feedback content and form influence judgments of feedback effectiveness. (PD)

A cross-cultural sample of 311 teachers reported that students, through class discussions and assigned textbook readings, are being exposed to information about occupations and the communicator styles of organizational/occupational roles. (PD)

Explains how William Golding's novel can be used to promote the use of exploratory language. Offers activities related to the novel that involve both writing and speaking. (FL)

Sociolinguistic analysis of the ways children and teachers interact verbally may provide insight into why minority children often have difficulty in school. Examples of a classroom discussion cycle are listed and discussed. (DF)

Found that the discussions of "effective" and "ineffective" groups were distinguished by (1) how the groups examined opinions and assumptions advanced by group members; (2) how the groups evaluated alternative choices; (3) the nature of decisional premises; and (4) the nature of influence exerted by influential members of the group. (PD)

The author suggests that teachers of basic business and economics need to be involved in introducing current social and political issues in the classroom. If teachers encourage students to critically examine issues it should improve students' decision making skills and make classes more exciting and challenging. (HD)

Discusses the advantages of using the unstructured group in teaching interpersonal communication and notes the learning processes which take place specifically in this type of group experience. (MH)

The experimental use of seniors as teaching assistants is described by an assistant professor at Wittenberg University. Benefits of the program for most of the participants are discussed. (Editor/LBH)

Described is an in-class sociology game which requires students to choose and defend a system of income distribution. Techniques for conducting the game, assessing game outcomes, and leading the postgame discussion are suggested. Experience with the game leads the author to conclude that it encourages students to think about values concerning…

The reading program described in this lesson plan uses traditional stories of the Native peoples (narrative text) to introduce students to the study of animals in Alaska (expository text). During three 45-minute lessons, students will: complete a KWLQ (Know; Want to Know; Learn; Question) chart; listen and respond to a story (narrative text) by…

This article examined the teachers' beliefs about the application of e-mail communication (listservs) in the learning and teaching of literacy. The context of investigation was conducted in a graduate-level course attended by pre-service and in-service teachers and educators. By examining the articulated beliefs by teachers and how their beliefs…

As Californians put on another sweater, light candles, and open their electricity bills with shaking hands, the rest of the nation wonders who or what caused the problem and whether they will be next. Mixing with accusations about deregulation, there are also insistent voices blaming misguided and heavy-handed government for dimming the lights in…