Discusses the experiences of two T Groups who, after having worked together, separate and select a leader for each group. During tests, these leaders are exchanged resulting in different reactions. (EK)

Discusses encounter group as facilitator of personal growth and aid in teaching individuals effective communication. Presented at International Association of Pupil Personnel Workers Annual Convention, Miami, Florida, 1969. (EK)

In light of the growing body of knowledge indicating the worth of the types of activities included in the awareness sessions as well as the trend of offering training viewed as pertinent to the participants, one could conclude that awareness sessions could provide a worthwhile addition to teacher training. (Author)

This article looks at several informal groups on one campus engaged in self directed group therapy. While continued use of the NTL model of group dynamics is favored, in structured settings, efforts must be pushed to educate students and staff regarding possible harm from the informal action groups. Presented at American College Health…

Counselors must help the disadvantaged counselee learn how to conceptualize his experiences, and then how to take the risk of implementing the conclusions reached on the basis of these experiences. (Author)

Describes techniques for teaching interpersonal and group communication skills in the social studies classroom. Activities include group role playing, skill practice trio, and concentric circles, which focus on pairing students to discuss certain topics. The author stresses the necessity for regular feedback forms and sessions. (KC)

Focused on applying a variation of the semantic differential technique (SD) to changes in group structure over time and treatment. Members (N=29) of two T groups rated their respective group members on an SD form. Results showed acceptance of members increased as the groups progressed. (RC)

To sensitize hearing people to the experience of deafness and to teach them methods of communicating with the hearing impaired, Rochester Institute of Technology and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf planned and delivered a program with the cooperation of merchants at an area shopping center. (SK)

This study assessed Egan's hypothesis that a contract, spelling out in advance sensitivity group goals and member behaviors, facilitates positive interaction and interpersonal growth. Although results were not definitive, the contract group did seem to receive some additional benefits from sensitivity training, when compared to the non-contract…

It is the school's responsibility to aid parents in learning how to deal with their children, since our society offers little in the way of parent "training." (MB)

Examined impact of structured sensitivity training on teacher's perception of pupils. Exposed female teachers (N=34) to one of four group programs: (1) structured sensitivity training; (2) unstructured training; (3) discussion group (control); (4) lectures (control). Found significant sensitivity improvement for Group l, some improvement for Group…