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Peer reviewedDillashaw, F. Gerald; Yeany, Russell H. – Science Education, 1982
Use of the Teaching Strategies Observation Differential (TSOD), a 10-category system for observing and classifying teacher classroom behavior, is discussed as it relates to training preservice elementary school science teachers. Contends that skill in the use of TSOD helps preservice teachers become more effective in bringing about desired pupil…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Educational Research, Higher Education, Interaction Process Analysis
Download full textSiegel-Causey, Ellin, Ed.; Guess, Doug, Ed. – 1988
The purpose of this manual, the culmination of a graduate project begun at the University of Kansas, is to assist individuals with severe, multiple disabilities and their service providers in learning to utilize nonsymbolic behaviors in an expanded, facilitative manner that leads to more consistent and predictable communication functioning. The…
Descriptors: Body Language, Communication Skills, Eye Contact, Facial Expressions
Peer reviewedJones, Hazel A.; Rapport, Mary Jane K. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1997
Suggests links from research to practice in key areas of inclusive early childhood education including teachers' knowledge base and beliefs, communication, physical environment, activities and materials, social interactions, and curriculum and instruction. (DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Inclusive Schools, Instructional Materials
Heifetz, Ronald A. – 1994
This book grew out of a course at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government (Massachusetts) in leadership designed to give students insight and tools for working in various official and unofficial roles where leading others can become essential to effective performance. After an introduction, Part 1 presents an overview of the meaning of…
Descriptors: College Students, Decision Making Skills, Higher Education, Interaction Process Analysis
Reyes, Laurie; Fennema, Elizabeth – 1981
This manual describes procedures for collecting data about two classroom elements: (1) teacher-student interactions; and (2) amount and type of student engagement in academic work. Although the system was originally developed from a study of influences on sex-related differences in mathematics, it is designed to be adapted as needed for…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Research
Defino, Maria E. – 1981
This six-section manual provides information for preparing appropriate classroom narratives and their accompanying student engagement ratings. The manual's introduction emphasizes the importance of an accurate classroom narrative, which is a detailed record of events, time use, and behavior in the classroom. Also discussed is the recording of…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Research
Halliwell, Gail; And Others – 1979
Strategies for encouraging positive interaction among adults are suggested. The objective is to help teachers and other adults who work with children to interact in more meaningful ways with other adults including teachers, parents, school volunteers, classroom visitors, and community members. Strategies are presented in five topical areas: 1)…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Cartoons, Cooperation
Johnson, Liz, Comp.; Hall, Roberta M., Comp. – 1984
Ways in which a publication on sex discrimination has been used by colleges and universities are described. The publication is entitled "The Classroom Climate: A Chilly One for Women?" In addition to identifying over 35 kinds of behaviors by which faculty may treat men and women students differently, the publication discussed in this document…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Classroom Environment, College Students, Females
Evaluation Technologies, Inc., Arlington, VA. – 1979
This volume serves as a source of information about the relationship of Teacher Corps Youth Advocacy Project activities to the field of secondary school reform for troubled youth. This document presents major theories about educating troubled youth, theoretically-based programs, and research and evaluation on their effectiveness. Theories are…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Change Strategies, Child Advocacy, Delinquent Behavior
Riley, Roberta D.; Robinson, Bryan E. – 1980
According to legislation, a teacher center governing board should be composed of a majority of elementary and secondary teachers, including those from the special and the vocational fields; representatives from local institutions of higher education; and the school board. A simulation game, designed to provide board members with an understanding…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Governance
Bradley, Banks; And Others – 1979
Nonverbal teacher behavior is recognized as an important factor in establishing a positive social climate in the classroom. A feedback and analysis instrument is presented focusing on specific nonverbal teacher behaviors. These behaviors--facial expressions, gestures, body movements, and idiosyncratic characteristics--are categorized as either…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Body Language, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment
Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders. – 1996
The nine readings in this monograph focus on ways to improve the social skills of students with emotional/behavioral disorders. The following readings are included: (1) "Analysis of Literature on Social Competence of Behaviorally Disordered Children and Youth" (Sarup R. Mathur and Robert B. Rutherford, Jr.); (2) "A Validation of Social Skills for…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education
Zionts, Paul, Ed. – 1997
This book presents discussions of the practical implementation of inclusion principles with students having learning and/or behavioral problems and disorders. The chapters, arranged under two topical units, "Perspectives and Experiences" and "Best Practices" are: (1) "Inclusion: Chasing the Impossible Dream? Maybe"…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Child Rearing, Cultural Differences
