A method of analyzing the structure of instructors' verbal statements in terms of the pattern of significant verbal elements in the discourse is described and illustrated by reference to transcripts of science lessons. Directions are provided for calculating the fundamental coefficient of structure (a measure of commonality in successive pairs of…

This is a trainer's manual for the third of six components in the Instructional Staff Development (ISD) program. The purposes listed include increasing the participant's awareness of his present style in inquiry behavior, enabling him to assess and modify his behavior, and introducing a teacher-directed inquiry model. The hope is expressed that by…

Tendency to structure and authoritatively control the learning experience of students was measured in 10 freshman English professors. Need for control and structure was measured in 142 of the students of these teachers. Students who needed structure most performed significantly better (in terms of grades) when they happened to get with 1 of the 5…

Factors influencing a teacher's decision to join the profession are operant throughout the teacher's pre-professional life. Both good and poor teachers affect one's decision to join the profession, and these motivating factors manifest themselves in the new teacher's classroom behavior as well. (MJB)

Discusses the effectiveness of two teaching styles. (Editor/RK)

A study of teacher graduates was undertaken to determine if there is a relationship between ability and the educational practices ascribed to beginning teachers. Results are discussed. (DF)

Grant and Sleeter's contention that the form and content of teacher work is as much shaped by teachers themselves as by situational constraints is critiqued and found to be flawed. (Author/MT)

Cruickshank's Reflective Teaching approach to practice teaching is reviewed, critiqued, and compared to Zeichner's (1981-82) critical perspective. A modified version of Reflective Teaching is proposed. (Author/MT)

Contains recollections of one teacher's experiences with and observations of teacher J. C. Tressler. Praises Tressler's contribution to the teaching of English. (JD)

Results are presented of a meta-analysis of a review of studies on the effects on academic achievement associated with matching students and teachers on field dependent-independent cognitive styles. A slightly higher level of achievement by students was noted when cognitive styles were matched. (JD)

This study tested the effects of three teaching styles on the motor skill acquisition of fifth grade children from low and high socio-economic status. Results revealed that, while one style was most productive with average children, exceptional children prospered under another style. (Author/MT)

The author suggests that teaching may be enhanced as more insights are gained about how each student responds to the teaching/learning process and how learning style and teaching style are interrelated. Four learning styles are compared and four teaching styles are examined. (CT)

An initial study in teaching style was carried out among Tasmanian primary school teachers who responsed to a questionnaire regarding ten categories of teaching behaviors and attitudes drawn from research. A second study sampled 28 teachers and obtained achievement measures for their 574 pupils. Results of both studies are presented. (Author/MT)

Although mature students in the word processing classroom are capable of learning how to operate the equipment, they need a strong support system until they gain self-confidence. (JOW)

The relationship between the research into creativity and the changes in school mathematics is investigated. Problems arising from this relationship and the research which attempts to solve them are considered. (Editor)