The natural rates of teacher approval of appropriate student behavior and off-task student behavior were determined in middle school classrooms. Mean rates of teacher approval were found to exceed rates of disapproval. Inappropriate approval also appeared to be a relevant factor in managing classroom behavior. (Author/ DWH)

Work behavior of high school teachers was studied using a structured observation technique. This method of observation offers information on how individuals spend their time and allocate their attention. Findings are discussed. (DF)

An "ideal lesson" method was used to observe how teachers were providing instruction in text summarization. Teachers prepared a lesson and audiotaped the presentation. Although teachers were prompted to assist students in improving text summaries, only two teachers actually discussed more than one summarization rule. Staff development…

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After a preface, the first chapter of this book sets out to explore the nature of intelligence. It considers the labels used to describe gifted and talented children and looks at how the adult's beliefs about intelligence will impact on what they do, say and look for in the early years setting. It challenges educators to think about the nature of…

Much research links collaborative experiences to the professional development of teachers. The author of this study designed a project, called the Buddy System, which provided opportunities for teachers to observe one another in the classroom and to interact with one another collaboratively. The goal was to determine if these activities provided…

In this study, fourteen teachers were trained to use a contingency management program emphasizing the reinforcement of appropriate conduct while minimizing attention to inappropriate conduct. Twelve of the fourteen experimental classrooms improved dramatically as a result of the program. (Author/NE)

Impressions of what teachers experience when they are registered in a graduate level course as students and the ways in which they accommodate to their new role are analyzed by the research method of participation-observation. (Author/KM)

Study investigated the nature of elementary teachers' priorities of behaviorally stated objectives of instruction and the practice of these priorities in the classroom. (Author)

Study to determine the relationship, if any, between the levels of thinking used by the teacher and those used by pupils. (Author/CB)

This project was undertaken to train teachers in more effective contingency management by extending the amount and kind of training. (Author)

The prototype verbal interaction recording technique described is used for studying individuals in small groups. A methodology for recording verbal interaction is developed in an effort to create a system for analyzing interpersonal and social forces in operation within groups. (SM)

Accountability system described asserts principle that educators are responsible for corrective action when goals are not achieved. (DS)

This discussion deals with how classroom observation and consultation would appear to add a desirable dimension to the way in which counselors can contribute in the schools. (JC)