In response to criticisms of the reliability of the sampling methods associated with the Science Teaching Observation Schedule (STOS), the instrument's authors briefly review the rationale in developing the STOS and describe several studies validating the instrument. (DS)

Clinical supervision focuses on helping teachers improve their performance through the analysis of observed events in the classroom and postobservation critiques. (Author/MLF)

A program to instruct preschool teachers in a technique of interaction analysis is presented, and initial outcomes of the program are evaluated. (DB)

Describes the ethnographic component of a multidisciplinary evaluation, conducted by the RMC Research Corporation, of the Career Intern Program for dropouts. Includes discussion of participant observations, interviewing techniques, triangulation, unobtrusive measures, data recording, and equipment. (Part of a theme issue entitled…

This study of 29 elementary music teachers sought to determine if teaching competencies can reliably be measured through classroom observation; which selected competencies correlate to measures of pupil achievement and attitude; and how achievement and attitude related to attribute variables, such as socioeconomic status, grade level, and class…

A competency-based teacher education program, combined with a data-based classroom observation system, appeared to control, to an extent, the selected behaviors of student teachers and their classes. (CJ)

Using a behavior observation schedule, classroom behavior was investigated in relation to pupils' level of anxiety and achievement need, which were hypothesized to be indicative of coping strategies. Subjects were 104 British students (ages 10-11) in formal and informal classrooms. For part one of this study see AA 532 922. (Author/SJL)

Evaluation of an elementary level science curriculum unit (MATAL) illustrates intensive evaluation. This method involves classroom observation by trained observers, formulation of course objectives, student interviews (ability tests), and lesson planning. It stresses the identification of learning difficulties which hinder attainment of course…

The information processing of teaching was investigated in a case study, comparing the behavior and cognition of ten elementary school teachers. Data indicated that the amount of discrepancy between teaching plan and classroom reality was a critical variable in the information processing of teachers. (JKS)

This paper is designed to provide an observational system for classroom behavior. The validity of the typology remains to be established in replicative studies; however, paper does provide insight into the range and type of behavior commonly exhibited by school children, and describes the purposes this information can serve. (RW)

A measurement instrument combines photography with a three-dimensional grid overlay to produce detailed blueprints of the classroom. Analysis of a field test produced significant findings concerning the interaction patterns of students of different race and sex, particularly with regard to peer clustering. (Author/MLF)

The ideal classroom climate promotes deep understanding, excitement about learning, and social and intellectual growth. Students are active decision makers, teachers work with students, and learners' interests and questions drive much of the curriculum. This brief article provides guidelines and a checklist to help administrators, parents, and…

This article explains how educators can use the ecological congruence assessment process for identifying functional goals for young children with disabilities. Process steps include: teacher collects information about functioning in usual classroom activities, routines, and transitions; summarizes the collected information; and shares the…

A study of 10 elementary teachers who were using classroom evaluations to create inclusive classrooms found the following factors improved classroom evaluations: moving around the classroom; observing student work frequently; discussing work with students; viewing behavior as indicators of understanding; not seeing teachers as the sole…

Discusses epistemological issues involved in the use of qualitative methods to assess classroom-based microcomputer programs, specifically Apple Computer's "Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow." Six models of qualitative data design and use are examined: anecdotal, structured observations, case study, multisite case study, ethnography, and…