Experimental studies of small groups.

Roseborough, Mary E.

doi:10.1037/h0059491

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“…Group discussion has been found to be effective in changing a wide range of behavior patterns (42). The best-known of these studies were conducted by Lewin and his associates (44).…”

Section: Use Of Small-group Methods For Inducing Changementioning

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“…Following the studies by Lewin and his associates, discussion has been used to effect change in a variety of contexts. For example, Roseborough (42) reports that group discussion has been used to change attitudes and prejudices (45,46,47), to solve community problems (48,49), to help alcoholics (50), and to raise industrial productivity (11,51). It is significant that, in most of the studies cited, highly skilled, professional leaders guided the discussions and activities were carefully contrived to maximize change.…”

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Theory and state of the art of small-group methods of instruction.

Olmstead¹

1970

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The purpose of this report was to evaluate the more common span group methods in terms of their effectiveness in teaching adults. A rationale for small group instruction was presented, followed by descriptions of the principal methods, and an assessment based on existing research findings. It was concluded that small group methods can be effective for enhancing motivation for learning, developing positive attitudes toward later use of course materials, and improving problem solving skills. However, they were no more effective than lectures for transmitting information and concepts, although (when used in conjunction with lectures) the methods are helpful in increasing depth of understanding of the course content. Implications for use of small group methods, including requirements for instructors, were also discussed. (The document includes 82 references.) (Author/LY) R %.) HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONA review of existing research concerned with small-group methods leads to the conclusions that the techniques are effective for enhancing motivation to learn, developing positive attitudes toward later use of course material, and improving problem-solving skills. The methods are no more effective than lectures for transmitting information, concepts, and doctrine; however, when used in conjunction with lectures, they are helpful for increasing depth of understanding of course content.It is also concluded that small-group methods can be used effectively by instructors who are not content experts; however, precise understanding of the rationale and procedures of the methods is essential. Furthermore, because the methods differ in terms of outcomes, requisite instructor skills, and reactions expected from students, clear and explicit instructional objectives are critical for effective use of the methods.

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“…Group discussion has been found to be effective in changing a wide range of behavior patterns (42). The best-known of these studies were conducted by Lewin and his associates (44).…”

Section: Use Of Small-group Methods For Inducing Changementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Use Of Small-group Methods For Inducing Changementioning

confidence: 99%

Theory and state of the art of small-group methods of instruction.

Olmstead¹

1970

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“…Research efforts on uniformity pressures in small groups, cost‐reward theory and leadership represented some of the many emblematic developments of the time. There were also a few attempts to summarize the literature such as Mary Roseborough´s review on experimental studies on small groups, or Kelley, Thibaut and Lindzey's and Riecken and Homans’ articles on small groups in social psychology (Riecken & Homans, ; Roseborough, ; Kelley, Thibaut, & Lindzey, ). Patrons for small group research included the Department of Defence and particularly the Behavioral Science Division of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research established in 1952 (Lambert, ; McGrath & Altman, ).…”

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Finding Patrons for Peace Psychology: The Foundations of the Conflict Resolution Movement at the University of Michigan, 1951–1971

Rangil¹

2012

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“…dazu etwa die Übersichten und Beispiele von organisationalen Experimenten bei Evan (1971); Kolb et al (1971); Weick (1965);; Neuberger (1971) ; Glanzer/Glaser (1961); Seashore (1969); Barnes (1967); Irle (1969); , S. 1881 ff. ; Roseborough (1953); Holding (1969) Nieschlag et al (1971), S. 495 ff. ; Behrens (1959), S. 70 ff.…”

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Picot¹

1975

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Experimental studies of small groups.

Cited by 30 publications

References 108 publications

Theory and state of the art of small-group methods of instruction.

Theory and state of the art of small-group methods of instruction.

Finding Patrons for Peace Psychology: The Foundations of the Conflict Resolution Movement at the University of Michigan, 1951–1971

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