Results of a study of different social groups (family, friends, and a mixture of family members and friends) showed that, for selected activities, social groups differed in the way they defined the experiences offered by those activities. The extent of the differences varied by the type of activity: boat fishing, powerboating, and swimming. (FG)

Describes various cooperative programs and procedures for resource sharing used by independent school libraries related to library education, joint services, special projects with books and television, directory development, acquisition, and microfilm. (CMV)

A report is given on the activities of physical education majors at the 1979 convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. (JD)

Summarizes a series of four class sessions in which students write and rewrite an analysis of advertisements together. (TJ)

High individual accountability did not show significant positive effects on learning when compared with cooperative reward conditions. (JD)

Students at the Orchard Lane Elementary School, New Berlin, Wisconsin, learn to make their own carousel as part of their celebration of our nation's Bicentennial. (RK)

Presents guidelines for constructing group learning activities, describes group learning methods (discussion, gaming, role play, simulation, projects), and provides tips for facilitating group activities. (SK)

Discusses small-group apprenticeships (SGAs) as a method for introducing cell culture techniques to high school participants. Teaches cell culture practices and introduces advance imaging techniques to solve various biomedical engineering problems. Clarifies and illuminates the value of small-group laboratory apprenticeships. (Author/KHR)

Guided reflection in group settings is a way to decrease the bias that may exist in individual perceptions of experience. Group deconstruction and reconstruction of critical incidents by imaginatively visualizing options can develop deeper insight and awareness of the consequences of actions. (Contains 37 references.) (SK)

Discusses the use of exercises in groups with an emphasis on selection and effective processing. Processing skills are described and practical examples of questioning skills are given. (Author/TE)

In group investigation, students actively plan what and how they will study by forming cooperative groups according to common interests in a topic. Based on a six-stage process, group investigation is an effective medium for encouraging and guiding students' involvement in learning. A sidebar summarizes relevant research. Includes 17 references.…

This article describes a class activity for use with students (ages 8 through 15) having moderate-to-mild disabilities. Children work through feelings of grief and loss by constructing a "class book" from pictures and articles depicting loss or grief. Students use the book as a basis for personally reflecting on and writing about the…

Describes mapping, a collaborative activity to stimulate discussion or summarize learning. (SR)

Describes the use of caring groups in which nursing students and faculty learn to give and receive care, develop self-awareness and empowerment, and strengthen coping skills. Discusses the centrality of caring in nursing. (SK)

The example of an environmental conservation program for young offenders demonstrates the efficacy of group activities in enhancing self-esteem and coping skills and in enabling transition out of the custodial environment. (SK)