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Making Small Groups Work: Controversy is the Key.
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Kahn, Elizabeth A.; And Others – English Journal, 1984
Describes the use of value analysis exercises to promote small group and class discussion. (MM)
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Evaluation Criteria, Group Discussion, Literary Criticism
Teaching and Evaluating Discussion Skills.
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Westcott, Gary – English Journal, 1982
Describes and illustrates a series of discussions and a charting form to help junior high school instructors teach their students self-directed discussion skills. (RL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills, Discussion
Facets: What Can We Learn from the Experiences of English Teachers outside the United States?
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English Journal, 1986
Discusses influences on the English curriculum of the l966 Dartmouth Conference and the educational and societal changes since then, some differences between British and American education, beginning language study with the language of speakers and writers in the classroom, and an interview with John Dixon about gaining knowledge from…
Descriptors: Conferences, Elementary Secondary Education, English, English Curriculum
As the World Turns...Revolving into Involving.
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Baer, Teddi – English Journal, 1983
Describes a method of peer group teaching that stresses group responsibility and awareness of goals. (JL)
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, English Instruction
How to Pluck an Albatross: The Research Paper without Tears.
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Benson, Linda K. – English Journal, 1987
Discusses a method for involving students in topics so that research evolves from a desire to know. Describes using response group discussion about real life problems to find topics, freewriting loops, and class presentation before and during research. Reports positive atmosphere and interest. (JG)
Descriptors: Assignments, Course Content, Educational Theories, English Instruction
Achieving Student Interaction in Creative Junior High/Middle School Programs: Teaching Ideas
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Bushman, John H. – English Journal, 1977
Describes discussion group activities which foster student interaction. (DD)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Discussion Groups, English Instruction, Interaction