Empirical research to support the claim of advocates of laboratory training as an effective means of training leaders and managers in communication is lacking. Further, there are some who raise serious questions about this methodology which need to be answered. This paper reports an experiment designed to investigate four questions revolving…

Arguments for microteaching as part of an introductory methods course are presented, and the role of the supervisor in setting up and conducting a microteaching laboratory is explored. (JMF)

The set-up and checking-out of a simulated chemical pilot plant as part of a chemical engineering technology lab is described. (BB)

Discusses reasons and need for experimental laboratories in engineering education. (SL)

This paper uses the Interpersonal Perception Method (IPM) to analyze a single episode in a group's experience. The authors feel that such an approach is much more useful than the more usual trait analysis in understanding those experiences which will mediate the group's functioning. (NG)

Describes the use of an interactive computer terminal for introductory laboratory experiments. (SL)

Provides 16 ideas and activities to promote safety awareness in school science programs. (SL)

The Center for Resourceful Living at North Adams State College was developed to teach students the skills that will allow them to become more self-sufficient providing their food, energy, and shelter needs, as well as values that will serve as guides in developing a satisfying, healthy and meaningful life. (NQ)

Test performance and attitudes of freshman medical students exposed to various methods of instruction in a biochemistry laboratory are compared. (Editor)

Article describes the Vocational Rotational Laboratory, a teacher education course that supplements the vocational curriculum with on-the-job experience. (Editor/MB)

This paper describes an experiment involving the use of laboratory education (Bradford, Gibb, & Benne, 1964; Bennis & Schein, 1965) and was designed on the assumption that improvement of communication in managerial workgroups enhances task effectiveness. (Author)

This article reviews developments in the small group training field, provides a brief historical perspective on group training and working definitions for some of the more frequently mentioned types of small groups and comments on research on professional and ethical issues. Comment by James D. Beck follows. (Author/CJ)

The goal was to gain information concerning the appropriateness of each of 70 selected laboratory teaching competencies for inclusion in science teacher education programs and the extent to which students had developed such competencies. Approximately 85 percent of the competency items were viewed as appropriate for beginning science teachers. (MP)

Describes an attempt to develop and staff a new first-year laboratory course at the University of Jordan. A postgraduate course in chemical education is used as the development and training vehicle. (BT)