This study investigated the relative effectiveness of principle testing discussion (PTD) and its possible interaction with moral development levels in students' demonstrations of positive attitudes toward women, the physically handicapped, and East Indians. Analysis of attitude scale responses provided equivocal support for the use of PTD.…

This article describes Oldfields School's systematic orientation program for beginning teachers. They meet as a group and discuss case studies, which give substance to the regulations and policies listed in the school handbooks. (SJL)

An experiment was designed to find out whether there were any quantitative and qualitative differences in the spoken discourse of 'high' and 'low' ability 16-year-old pupils in discussions of problems arising from textual material. Cognitive, linguistic and quantitative analyses of the discourse were carried out. (Editor)

The Department of Psychiatric Education at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University holds seven-hour workshops on teaching to enhance the teaching skills of its residents. Presentations of educational principles, simulation exercises, group discussions, and reviews of audiotaped residents are among the techniques used in the…

Describes the group leadership skills that a teacher needs to conduct a class meeting according to William Glasser's reality therapy model. (SJL)

Many counselors do not use groups in counseling because they lack applied skills or are discouraged by past failures. Practical suggestions for effective group leadership are discussed in the context of mutual sharing, discussion groups, educational groups, problem-solving groups, growth groups, and therapy groups. (Author/BEF)

Describes a study designed to determine: (1) if professors use the lecture method exclusively; (2) if all disciplines reflect the same instructional patterns; (3) if students take an entirely passive part in postsecondary education; (4) other verbal interaction strategies used; and (5) if instructors at community colleges and universities differ.…

Five faculty members who have successfully taught adults in evening credit courses at Syracuse University discuss the philosophies, methods and satisfactions of teaching continuing education courses. (SK)

Describes a structured discussion approach to ongoing in-service programs where faculty members mutually solve common instructional problems. (MKM)

The Southeastern Veterinary Surgical Association (SVSA) was formed in 1977 to allow surgeons and anesthesiologists in the veterinary schools of the South and Southeast an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas. The organization of the Association is described and a copy of the program for September 1979 is provided. (Author/MLW)

Reports on a study of the use of the cloze procedure as a basis for group oral work. Points to the value of deleting content words, as opposed to function words, and notes factors that may cause some types of cloze tasks to be too difficult for students. (GT)

Describes the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges' National Issues Forum on "Energy and the Way We Live." Provides a calendar of events and topics for February, March, and April, 1980. (AYC)

The article presents six classroom activities designed to foster the cognitive and affective growth of gifted, creative, and talented primary grade students. (DLS)

Describes an experiment in classroom moral education by high school social studies teachers and reports its results. (Author)

Discusses the use of focus groups for conducting research with children, and presents a case study that used the focus group method in a child sexual abuse prevention program. Critiques the advantages and disadvantages of the use of focus groups with children for evaluative purposes. (Author/CR)