This instrument was designed to record an observation of an individual student's behavior while engaged in a purposeful learning task. The observer must check the appropriate response for each area tested. There is space for written comments. (See TM 001 369 for further information; for a description of the total project, see TM 001 363; for other…

THE PURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH WAS TO CONDUCT A PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF THE DENNY, RUSCH, IVES CLASSROOM OBSERVATION SCHEDULE DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY THE COMPLEX OF TEACHER AND PUPIL BEHAVIORS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO PUPIL GAIN IN CREATIVITY. INTERRELATIONS OF PUPIL GAINS IN CREATIVITY WITH TEACHER PUPIL BEHAVIOR VARIABLES WERE ANALYZED. THE SAMPLE WAS…

Participant/observation is useful as a tool for gathering evidence about processes, circumstances, or other observable conditions. A participant/observer is an investigator gathering evidence. Observations are carefully recorded, prejudgment is scorned, and judgments flow from the evidence. In approaching a situation to be investigated, the…

This pilot study examined the effects of potential "risk" factors on mother-infant interaction using a short-term longitudinal design. Twenty infants were observed in their homes at 3 and 8 months and maternal ratings of infant temperament were obtained. Mothers of infants born after severe obstetric complications held their babies more…

Agreement among independent ratings assigned by members of observation teams administering an interview schedule was studied. The appropriateness of selection requirements and the adequacy of observer training are reviewed. Implications are drawn from the objectivity of the ratings for the estimated reliability and validity of the interview…

Reports on a classroom activity that emphasizes to journalism students the importance of good observational skills and of getting accurate information firsthand. (RL)

A classroom consequation matrix has been developed which will aid teachers of handicapped students to identify and record reinforcers, monitor progress toward internal reinforcement, and identify reinforcement schedules. (PHR)

An example of how quantitative research methods and qualitative methods can complement each other in the service of inquiring into classroom learning environments. (Author/MLF)

Rain observation activities are described for preschool and lower-elementary children. (BB)

Research on classroom behaviors of students and teachers, which was conducted at Massey University in New Zealand, is reviewed. (GW)

Ecological violations, observer problems, and intrusions of real world phenomena are discussed in relation to observations of family interaction in home settings. (Author/SB)

A group of 3-year-old children were observed in a Strange Situation immediately prior to admission to day care and again three months later. Their behavior was compared with that of a control group, matched in all respects except for the fact that their parents had no plans to enroll them in day care. (SB)

Using a research design controlling for time of day, day of week, classroom structure and subject matter, study of classrooms with varying types of structure showed that teaching behavior and strategy variables appeared to be associated with (a) differences in subject matter and (b) differences in classroom structure. (MJB)

This study was designed to assess the influence of "Sesame Street" and "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," two popular children's television programs, on the social behavior of 26 children. (BRT)