The mental health consequences of having a handicapped brother or sister and factors that may be related to psychological adjustment are discussed. Also explored are the use of parental consultation, behavior modification, and discussion groups as potential intervention strategies with siblings of the handicapped. (Author)

Compares high and low consensus discussions, and identifies patterns of communication which differentiate the two levels of agreement. Describes several interactional differences, including the variety of integration methods employed, and the method and distribution of generating possible solutions to the problem. (MM)

The isolation common to many veteran teachers begins with the student teaching experience. A model of feedback and interchange is tested which uses small group seminars and observational data in an attempt to initiate reflection in student teachers and to break the cycle of isolation and dependency. (Author/MT)

Reviews Pat Smith's 1985 book, TALKING AND LEARNING IN SMALL GROUPS: PUPILS AGED 12-13 IN CONVERSATION ABOUT A POEM. Concludes that the book discovers anew that creativity belongs at the center of schooling as it connects art-thought, science-thought, and everyday thought. (GEA)

The author traces the educational activities of adults in colonial America back to their British counterparts. (CH)

Describes a method for teaching students to connect their ideas causally or logically in their writing by talking about the ideas before beginning to write. (HTH)

Describes use of the Participative Learning System (PLS) in college teaching. The PLS, a highly simplified modification of Hill's discussion technique, significantly enhances learning, as students spend considerable time using and developing synthetical and evaluative skills. PLS is adaptable and can be effective with or without participation of…

Explains how large diagrammatic charts can involve elementary school students in class discussions of literature. (HOD

Discusses both the pedagogical arguments and the psycholinguistic rationale for small-group work in the second language classroom. Claims that the negotiation work possible in group actiity makes it an attractive alternative to the teacher-led discussion. Reviews research findings on interlanguage which generally support the claims made for group…

Intuitive ideas of probability are introduced through real-life situations. Discussion topics and activities are both included. (MNS)

Strongly confirmed the hypothesis that groups employing an interacting decision procedure would produce better decisions than groups employing procedures that are either nominal (Delphi) or "staticized" (individual judgments statistically pooled). Provides clear and consistent support for the value of social interaction in small group…

A language intervention model for language impaired adolescents is presented which rests on five general principles: (1) theoretical constructs, (2) student motivation, (3) counseling, (4) natural communication settings, and (5) group sessions. (CL)

A roundtable discussion of the issue of seat belts in school buses features United States Representative Peter H. Kostmayer, who has introduced a bill providing incentive grants to states to adopt and enforce laws requiring the use of seat belts in new school buses; three bus manufacturing executives; and two educators. (MLF)

Describes an exercise called "Building Blocks' that demonstrates the risky shift and polarization effects of small group discussion. (PD)

Teenagers discuss their sexual uncertainties and roles parents and television could play in enlightening them on sexuality. From parents, they would like honesty and support, and, from television, portrayals of strong women, emotional attachment, sexual attraction without glamor, connection between sex and pregnancy, and information on…