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ERIC Number: EJ162591
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1977
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Encounter with a Purpose
Miller, Thomas E.
Improving College and University Teaching, 25, 1, 5-6,8, Win 77
An encounter group formed by nine prospective teachers and their instructor at Auburn University focused on practicing, rather than just learning about, personal relations that support learning. Several "facilitating conditions" such as empathy and respect are identified along with facilitating behavior such as paraphrasing and responding concretely. (LBH)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, College Faculty, Communication Skills, Education Majors, Higher Education, Individual Development, Interpersonal Competence, Sensitivity Training, Student Teacher Relationship, Teacher Effectiveness
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Identifiers: Auburn University AL