This study was concerned with investigating the effects of human relations laboratory experiences on the interpersonal behavior of male and female college students. (Author)

Report on workshop to familiarize teachers and principals with preparation and techniques for conduting classroom experiments in mathematics. Examples of classroom laboratory activities stimulated by the workshops are given. (RP)

Author describes 6 behavioral modes which constitute a transferable behavioral perspective from T Group Experiences. (Editor/MB)

Role playing and peer ranking by psychology students. (IR)

Describes tutoring experiences provided for senior methods students with college freshmen in composition and short story courses at Colorado State University, Fort Collins. (RD)

Reviews several specific ways in which office practice simulations can be measured and evaluated, including the salary theory; evaluation of ability to establish priorities and make decisions; evaluation of work produced; and publisher evaluations. (LRA)

Examines the role of interpersonal needs for control and affection in influencing members' attitudinal reactions to the trainer and the group. Results indicate no support for the two-stage, authority-intimacy sequence suggested by much of the research on group development. (Author)

A preceptorship initiated in 1975 is described that incorporates rounds, self-instruction, independent study, and the desirable characteristics of off-campus programs. The student is given self-assessment tests each week during the 12-week period and the final evaluation is given by an outside examiner. (LBH)

Environmental Sciences Technology T272 is a course with a laboratory addressing problems in soil and water quality and organic wastes utilization to serve students from associate degree programs in laboratory science and environmental resources management at a 2-year technical college. Goals are to build basic lab skills and understand the role…

The following research is the result of frustrations involving teaching carpentry students who display little interest in learning within a classroom environment; however, often the same students excel in a laboratory (kinesthetic/hands-on) situation. Learning style surveys were given and nearly ninety percent of the students within this program…

A three-year general physics program which uses a single text from which a sequence of one-year courses have been constructed is described. It is organized on a modified spiral approach and requires laboratory work culminating in an experimental project during the sixth semester. Discussion includes implementation and administration of the…

Describes a training program designed to assist teachers in developing more effective one-to-one relationships with students. Evaluation of the training program tends to raise more questions than it answers. (EJT)

Examines relative effectiveness of four types of relaxation training including Jacobson-Wolpe and electromyograph (EMG) feedback. Dependent measures are EMG recordings and self-report measures of relaxation. All groups reported increased relaxation, but EMG groups were superior in EMG measures of speed of learning and depth of relaxation.…

This laboratory training model developed out of the observed difficulties students were having in bridging the gap between classroom and the field. Describes methods, techniques, structure and evaluation of two laboratories, set up as a neutral setting for students to practice their communication skills. (Editor/PG)

A practice laboratory for writing nursing care plans to be utilized by first-year nursing faculty members was developed. Six first-year instructors of the Long Beach City (California) College Associate Degree Nursing Program were the participating panel of experts. A thorough literature review was conducted to obtain guidelines for writing nursing…