Presents the negative effects the classroom, as a way of structuring education, has on teachers and students, and suggests reorganizing the schools along the lines of research hospitals. (IRT)

Scheduling guidelines for teachers of severely handicapped students include that instruction should be activity-based and that interaction with nonhandicapped peers should be maximized. Characteristics of the students (physical limitations, age, and reinforcing activities) and of administration (necessary daily activities, personnel, regular…

Good classroom management not only increases the amount of time students spend in learning but also reduces the time teachers spend supervising routine activities and helps to prevent discipline problems. Recent research on effective management practices suggests that the following factors are particularly important: (1) planning; (2) routines and…

The relationship between teacher mobility and student behavior is examined, and findings note that inappropriate behaviors decrease as teacher mobility (change from the front of the room) increases. Student/teacher interactions also increase as teachers move about the room. (CL)

The review of the literature on the use of room management (RM) procedures with severely disabled students concluded that RM may be an effective strategy for delivering individual instruction while maintaining high levels of group engagement in other students. RM can reduce problem behaviors and be maintained through positive monitoring and…

Presents a checklist for instructors preparing to teach a large geography lecture class. Suggests having enough supplies, especially paper for copying; ordering enough textbooks; making sure that seats have writing surfaces; writing out examination policies; and other time-saving management procedures. (GG)

Organization of a language teacher's time and space encompasses such aspects as the room, spatial noise, furniture, equipment, time, lessons, and student motivation. (CNP)

The difference between teachers whose classes run smoothly and teachers whose classes are out of control is that the effective teachers speak carefully, take time to give examples, and articulate reasons. Checklists are provided for developing a classroom management plan to reinforce productive behavior and rule out problems. (MT)

A major task involved in teaching students is to group wisely for instruction. This paper discusses the use of grouping in the following contexts: the self contained classroom; departmentalism and the student; homogeneous versus heterogeneous grouping controversy; learning centers; the dual progress plan; team teaching and grouping students for…

Suggests techniques for making the art period a creative rather than mundane experience for high school students. Included are hints on beginning the class, preparing materials, conducting the lesson, ending the class, assigning homework, and communicating with students. (SJL)

Advice, activities, and techniques for getting the first days and weeks of school off to a smooth start are offered in this compilation of six articles taken from issues of "Instructor" (Aug.-Sep. 1976, Aug. 1980, Aug. 1982, Aug. 1983), "Learning" (Sept. 1982), and "Teacher" (Sept. 1979), magazines. Suggestions for…

By giving each student a number to keep throughout the school year, teachers can maintain efficient classrooms. The paper describes this classroom management system, in which students apply for classroom jobs. The numbers can be used for homework and classroom assignments, organizing attendance, choosing teams, drawing names, and teacher files.…

From the research literature, the authors draw specific guidelines for the high school teacher on creating a productive classroom environment and preventing discipline problems. Four approaches to behavior management (modification) are also outlined. (SJL)

Three articles discuss programs for primary and elementary special education students in a resource room and in mainstreamed settings. The final article discusses a positive approach to dealing with namecalling in the mainstreamed setting. (CL)

This manual offers suggestions for the first year teacher with ideas and advice compiled from educational literature and questionnaires completed by other first year teachers, principals, and education professors. Topics include: (1) curricular preparation; (2) physical environment of neighborhood and school; (3) school rules and regulations; (4)…