Reports results of testing a newly developed learning styles instrument on three groups of language learners: Russian English-as-a-Foreign-Language students, Russian English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students, and Asian ESL students to determine their learning style preference. Results indicate that these students learn English under three…

When group activities in business classes become dysfunctional, the conflict can be used as a teaching tool to explore the resolution of real workplace problems. Faculty should be skilled in facilitating group participation. (SK)

Describes how one seventh-grade teacher accomplishes a comprehensive review of reading and writing skills by having groups of students design and present reviews of selected skills to their classmates. (SR)

Presents four examples of learning activities that illustrate the possibilities of a multimedia social studies curriculum: (1) a children's exhibit of costumes from different countries; (2) research teams studying the Cherokees; (3) group presentations of the transcontinental railroad; and (4) a study of the effects of wetlands development.…

The Wireless Online Tutoring System (WOTS) is a web-based, synchronous groupware system that has been developed to facilitate student collaboration in group projects. It supports interactive and collaborative structured-diagramming and is equipped with group awareness features such as remote cursors, locking, and textbased instant messaging. Users…

Group cohesiveness is a topic addressed in most small group communication texts and courses and is often defined as the degree of attraction members feel towards one another, the degree of loyalty within a group, or the "groupness" felt among members. Further, groups which are cohesive tend to be happier and more productive. When working on…

Learning magic tricks permits behaviorally and emotionally handicapped children to become magicians in the eyes of adults, their peers, and themselves. The self-contained classes of handicapped boys in grades 3 through 6 have put on numerous magic shows since 1984. Program objectives include building self-esteem, teaching team cooperation,…

Describes a group project to study uses of water in a household situation. Project can be undertaken by students of different levels in schools. (PS)

Discusses KIDS, a magazine written by and for children of ages 5 to 15, and examines other children's responses to the magazine and their evaluations. (VJ)

Describes, in "Videotapes Can Provide a Bridge to Language Development and Literacy," how quality videotapes can help develop students' language skills in elementary classrooms. Describes, in "Contracting for Success," how a written contract can help students work together in group projects. Gives a sample contract. (PA)

Discusses teacher and principal attitudes toward implementation of the Foxfire approach on a school-wide basis at Rabun Gap Community School (Rabun, Georgia). Presents some of the student-generated experiential projects, including (1) developing and participating in Indian Day activities; (2) making and selling earrings; and (3) writing advice…

Discussion of group work projects in higher education focuses on a comparison of the performance of student groups formed randomly, with those formed using the Honey and Mumford learning styles questionnaire. Describes results that indicate no significant difference in student performances and considers the relationship to the Kolb model.…

Believes that comprehensive art education should include art exhibition. Focuses on art exhibits and how they are developed by discussing the four basic phases involved in the exhibition process: (1) conceptual; (2) development; (3) functional; and (4) assessment. Discusses the social dynamics involved and how students can create their own…

An English unit built on a theme of current interest to high school students--such as cars, motorcycles, and snowmobiles--may involve several classroom activities: (1) a general discussion prompted by relevant newspaper and magazine articles, films, popular songs, and poems; (2) individual and group projects--reports or panel discussions--derived…

Describes a cooperative research and construction project suitable for undergraduate physics students. Steps involved in the development of a device to demonstrate the distribution of molecular velocities in gases are detailed. (CP)