This study asked 230 regular education teachers about their educational practices in teaching students with Down syndrome within their mainstream classes. Teachers completed surveys that asked about background experience; preparation for inclusion and the transition process; classroom information (curriculum, class arrangement, therapies, and…

Presented advice for the teacher faced with the student, who finds the learning situation difficult to adjust to, and who could, if badly handled, effectively distract the teacher from accomplishing his objectives. (RK)

A practical model for developing positive attitudes toward law is demonstrated by an officer in the Tacoma (Washington) Police Department, as he visits schools to instruct children on safety rules. (JB)

Results of the study lend support to the contention that the interview method is superior to the conventional lecture method is promoting achievement. (Authors)

Author describes attempts to encourage students to ask questions in class, in the belief that the more generally accepted Socratic Method, in which the teacher asks the questions, is less effective. (JB)

Critical review of the film. (RD)

A parent training program which is highly effective in the treatment of child noncompliance and other behavior problems of 3- to 8-year-old children is described and data on the program's effectiveness are presented. (PHR)

Describes a study designed to determine: (1) if professors use the lecture method exclusively; (2) if all disciplines reflect the same instructional patterns; (3) if students take an entirely passive part in postsecondary education; (4) other verbal interaction strategies used; and (5) if instructors at community colleges and universities differ.…

This study of teaching methods in language interventions with three preschool children with autism found greater improvements in responding and considerably less disruptive behavior during the natural language (using functional stimuli and natural reinforcers) teaching condition compared to the traditional language condition. (Author/DB)

An innovative physical education course incorporating unique field experiences, high levels of participation, and reinforcement of individual responsibility was designed and implemented in a pilot project. When compared to traditional physical education classes, mixed results were obtained for various physical fitness measures and knowledge…

Examined effects of student temperament, instructional method (computer versus teacher), and interaction between 2 on observed off-task behavior and problem-solving performance among 78 kindergarten students. Found that students with highest Task Orientation exhibited almost no off-task behaviors with either method, whereas students with lowest…

Argues that allegations of reticence and passivity set up against Asian English-as-Second/Foreign-Language learners are over-generalizations. A close look at research from which these allegations originate reveals that the allegations are largely based on impressions of a small number of teachers or professors registered in small-scale surveys,…

This comparative analysis examined effects of direct instruction, cooperative learning, and independent learning instructional practices on the classroom behavior of four third graders with behavior disorders. In the direct instruction condition, students displayed higher rates of on-task behavior and lower rates of disruptive behavior relative to…