The author summarizes his observations of interactions in two classes of an individualized, self-paced, laboratory-based high school science course for students who normally do not take physics or chemistry. Based on these and other observations of classroom behavior of teachers and pupils the author postulates that two agendas are operative in…

The procedure used in this study to validate the behavioral categories was found to be a useful method for examining the validity of all classroom observation systems. (Author/DEP)

The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief review and assessment of the status of research in science classroom interaction and teacher and student behavior, and to provide recommendations concerning science classroom interaction research and practice. Twenty recent science classroom behavior and interaction studies are reviewed.…

In this study, creative growth and student behavior under two measurably different sets of learning conditions were investigated. The learning conditions were defined as the physical facilities (classroom, seating arrangement, lighting, etc.), available science materials, and teacher behavior pattern (verbal and nonverbal). Fifth-grade science…

These materials will help the educator develop an awareness of nonverbal behavior, which is complimentary to and independent of the verbal realm, to give a complete picture of the classroom. The purpose of the manual is to enable the teacher to identify nonverbal components of behavior, including dimensions other than behavioral of the teacher's…