- Author
- Bligh, Donald
- Publisher
- Intellect Books, Portland, OR
- ISBN
- 1871516692
- Table of Contents
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Part I What can Discussion Achieve?
ch. 1 Discussion is effective, but not efficient, to teach information
ch. 2 Discussion methods can teach thinking
ch. 3 Discussion can develop attitudes, values and motivation
ch. 4 Specific methods teach interpersonal skills
Part II What Discussion Tasks Develop Thought and Attitudes?
ch. 5 Listening and attending
ch. 6 Tasks to help group members understand and talk
ch. 7 The use of reason
ch. 8 Problem-solving
ch. 9 Teaching creativity
ch. 10 Decision-making and judgement
ch. 11 Developing `affect'
Part III What Factors Affect Interaction in Discussion Groups?
ch. 12 What motives and emotions affect group members?
ch. 13 How is a group influenced by its tasks?
ch. 14 Norms, conformity and deviants
ch. 15 Which characteristics of group members make a difference?
ch. 16 Factors related to group size
ch. 17 Group structure and leadership
ch. 18 The history and previous experience of the group
ch. 19 The influence of the environment
ch. 20 Patterns of interaction in small group discussion
Part IV A Developmental Sequence of Discussion Methods
ch. 21 Tutorless groups
ch. 22 Tutorless groups with procedures for particular tasks
ch. 23 Tutor participation in discussion
Appendices
References
Index
Shows how to make learning and teaching by discussion more effective by using an approach that promotes the enhanced creativity of those involved in discussion groups of all types. Explains how to design discussion tasks to teach problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills, drawing on modern cognitive psychology and group dynamics. For university teachers, industry trainers, and those in human resources. Distributed by ISBS. Bligh is recognized as a pioneer in university staff development, and maintains consultancies on staff appraisal, training, and professional development. (From the Publisher)