Discussion of (1) why students take notes, (2) research findings available in current literature, (3) inadequacies and omissions in the literature aimed at suggesting more profitable lines of research for future study, and (4) suggestions of guidelines for teachers and students which will more effectively exploit the potential of note taking.…

Peer instruction in mainstreamed classrooms can produce gains for everyone. Not only will the special child benefit by developing personal learning and social skills but the teacher will also acquire new insights into how and under what conditions learning takes place. (Author/RK)

The process of value clarification may be defined in terms of specific patterns of language which students use and from which the teacher may reasonably infer that valuing is occurring. Provides an introduction on how one may incorporate a wide variety of media into valuing activities consistent with this approach to value clarification.…

The problem of teaching the concepts of parenting to 8-12 year old students was approached through the use of ethology, a science which is both familiar and appealing to them. The course conveyed the concepts of parenting to children at a much earlier age than had been done before. (Author/NQ)

Rather than being concerned with "why" Humanistic Education can be, the focus here is on "what" Humanistic Education can be, and, equally important, "who" may be involved in such an approach. Outlines the characteristics of the Humanistic Educator and his role in the context of current educational practice. (Author/RK)

Compulsory attendance laws seem to assure each teacher a fair share of students who are less than enthusiastic about being in the classroom. Experience has shown teachers that many students in this less than enthusiastic state present discipline and learning problems. Here is a method designed to minimize classroom discipline problems while…

Three children with reading difficulties increased their reading skill through a contingency program involving "happy face" charts and the opportunity to contribute to a class mural. (CL)

Reports the findings of an interpretive field study on the occupational socialization of 10 reflective, active, preservice teachers. Describes the schools they were placed in and political tactics and teaching strategies they employed, and discusses issues and implications for teacher preparation. (SKC)

The paper describes a structured model for planning and monitoring behavior change programs with handicapped learners. The Behavior Teaching Plan functions as both a process and product, emphasizes the teaching of socially acceptable behaviors, and utilizes formative evaluation through use of intervention planning sheets and flow charts.…

Eight language approaches in education of the hearing impaired are reviewed: language stories and drills, Fitzgerald Key, the natural approach, patterning, programed instruction, behavior modification, linguistic programs, and developmentally based programs. An approach is proposed that focuses on functional conversational skills, facilitative…

Points out that teachers with specialized training in early childhood education tend to focus on adult-directed cognitive development. Offers recommendations on how training programs can help teachers enhance the development of the whole child in more child-centered programs. (BB)

This article reports the findings of a microethnographic study of an English language and literacy class for Hmong adults. The discussion centers on Hmong interaction with other classroom participants and with classroom materials, relating observed behavior to theories of perception and cognitive style. Implications for teacher practice and…

Describes an exercise that teaches students about methodological issues concerned with making reliable observations of behavior. Students learned Eckman's (1972) Facial Affect Scoring Technique from a microcomputer program and then applied it in real life. This exercise generated much discussion about research methods, built observational skills,…

This article explores the purposes, methods, and future directions of social-skill training research from the perspective of a cognitive-social learning explanation of behavior change. Research findings are reviewed with respect to important or promising variables, their hypothesized function in behavior change, and their effects on children's…