Analysis of the classroom environments of 40 Israeli high schools revealed two distinct types--challenging and supportive. The attributes and shortcomings of each type of school are compared. (Author/MT)

The article addresses the question of whether or not Socrates was a Socratic teacher by exploring three issues from Plato's "Theaetetus": Socrates' assertion that he is an intellectual "midwife"; the problems in associating Socrates' love of conversation with teaching; and the question of whether or not Socrates' practices…

The author elaborates on informal learning in discussing staff development for volunteers. He suggests that ways be found to integrate classroom and on-the-job learning; that staff developers help people learn more effectively; and that learning be supported through job selection, organizational support, and a system of learning relationships and…

Presents a question-and-answer dialogue in which the author thinks about the queries he received or wished that he had received during the past year. (JD)

In order to understand the factors that have a significant impact on beginning teachers' professional development, a two-phase study was made. Phase I examined experiences during student teaching, while Phase II looked at the first semester of inservice teaching of three subjects. Results of Phase II are discussed. (MT)

Relates a question-and-answer interview with British educator John Dixon that addressed such issues as Dixon's motivations for his book "Growth through English," his personal growth model of English instruction, his idea of a learning community, and his view of the school system in America. (JD)

Fifty-seven children were seen in interaction with their mothers, at 12 months and again at 18 months of age. The observational sessions included a teaching/learning task in which aspects of the mother's teaching style and the child's task orientation could be assessed. Additionally, assessments were made of "difficultness" and the…

A teaching style classification system that can aid in the evaluation of teachers is outlined. It allows the evaluator the use of systematic and orderly evaluation practices. (MD)

This study indicates that teachers want a good inservice program to provide practicality, support and encouragement, a systematic program, variety, and a chance to exchange helpful information and techniques with other teachers. (JD)

The author compares the relative merits of the lecture and discussion group instructional modes. (HMD)

Author encourages principals to tolerate various teaching styles and related philosophies which include practices, behavior and activities differing from theirs. (GB)

A review organized around a conceptual scheme of relations between teacher behavior and pupil growth which has some direct support in the research literature.'' (Author)

This article reports a study designed to appraise teaching styles though students' perceptions. (Author)

Discusses the need for organization and management studies in secondary schools, as well as in colleges and universities, caused by four main problems: large school size and linked and tiered school systems; pupil diversity; organization and management problems related to physical resources and teaching methods; and increasingly democratic school…