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ERIC Number: EJ227462
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980-May
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Metaphysical Metaphors and Pedagogical Practice: Biological Beings, Pawns, Interchangeable Components, Puppets, and Hunting Packs.
Wood, Julia T.; Phillips, Gerald M.
Communication Education, v29 n2 p146-57 May 1980
Identifies the dominant metaphor in five orientations to research in small group communication. Argues that these orientations provide little pedagogical assistance in small group instruction. Proposes an alternative humanistic perspective for group instruction as a persuasive, individualized process in which ultimate control over learning resides within the individual student. (JMF)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Educational Research, Group Discussion, Humanistic Education, Individualized Instruction, Small Group Instruction, Speech Communication, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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