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Richards, Jack C., Ed.; Schmidt, Richard W., Ed. – 1983
A collection of essays addresses the connection between the study of communication and its sociocultural contexts and the approach to second language teaching based on the concept of communicative competence. Essays include: "From Communicative Competence to Communicative Language Pedagogy" (Michael Canale); "The Domain of Pragmatics" (Bruce…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communicative Competence (Languages), Discourse Analysis
Soar, Robert S.; Soar, Ruth M. – 1983
A review of research findings on context variables in the classroom and their effects on student achievement provided a framework upon which to base conclusions on the following factors pertaining to effective teaching: (1) teacher control of the classroom; (2) adjustment of teacher control of learning activities to student abilities; (3)…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Beginning Teachers, Classroom Environment
Download full textJones, Dionne J.; Watson, Betty Collier – 1990
This report reviews the literature on high-risk students at the higher education level in terms of the following questions: are high-risk students and nontraditional students the same? what is the impact of high-risk students on institutions of higher education? are high-risk students treated differently in elementary and secondary schools? do…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Disabilities, Disadvantaged Youth
Stallings, Jane – 1984
Beginning with general observations on the human element in excellent teaching that often goes unnoticed by researchers, this speaker provides a wide range of suggestions for making more effective use of class time. These suggestions pertain to monitoring time on and off task, classroom organization and planning, making assignments, clarifying…
Descriptors: Behavior Standards, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Cotton, Kathleen; Savard, W. G. – 1982
An analysis is presented of a review of research reports on the efficacy of direct instruction in fostering basic skills development. The review process began with a topical literature search using the ERIC database and conventional library methods. Articles and other documents were analyzed and abstracted into "Item Reports." Each of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Compensatory Education, Conventional Instruction
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The author, who is an award winning college professor, is often asked about her philosophy of teaching. She reflects upon her own undergraduate experiences when she considers what makes an effective course. In this article, the author shares and discusses five principles of teaching that define her teaching philosophy: (1) Be approachable; (2) Use…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Practices, Educational Philosophy, Undergraduate Study
Dubois, Sheilagh V.C. – 1977
This document consists of papers and group reports on multicultural education in Canada. Recurrent themes in the conference papers presented include: the concept of personal dignity as related to all aspects of multicultural education; the importance of language in maintaining cultural and ethnic identity; the problem of information overload in…
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Conference Reports, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness
Nelson, Marie Wilson – 1981
A naturalistic-design study compared the practices of "writer-teachers" (expert practitioners) who employ methods rooted in experience with traditional "teacher writers." Eight subjects were chosen from a group of 23 writers who teach below the college level. One quarter of classroom observation and taping produced an in-depth study of two expert…
Descriptors: Authors, Creative Teaching, Experimental Teaching, Poets
Ohio Wesleyan Univ., Delaware. – 1977
A two-year study was conducted at Ohio Wesleyan University to analyze the faculty rewards structure as it relates to teaching; develop better diagnostic procedures for improving teaching; better coordinate teaching support services; and analyze student and faculty perceptions of effective teaching and learning. During the first study year, faculty…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, College Faculty, Educational Diagnosis, Faculty Evaluation
Inglis, Sandra Cheldelin – 1978
An instrument to measure student reports of perceived teacher invitations and of teacher behaviors traditionally considered effective was developed and validated. Invitational (I-type) factors and effective (E-type) factors were correlated with academic achievement. Scale items were suggested by the literature, and then rated and categorized by…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Factor Analysis, General Education, Self Concept
SIEBER, SAM D. – 1967
FOUR MAIN ASPECTS OF THE PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM LIMIT THE APPLICATION OF DIFFUSION RESEARCH FROM OTHER SOCIAL SYSTEMS (MEDICINE, INDUSTRY, AND AGRICULTURE) TO THE FIELD OF EDUCATION--(1) BECAUSE OF SCHOOL SYSTEM VULNERABILITY, CHANGES THAT RUN THE RISK OF DISTURBING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ARE ESCHEWED, INNOVATIONS THAT ARE PERSUASIVELY PUBLICIZED…
Descriptors: Bureaucracy, Change Agents, Diffusion, Educational Change
LYNTON, ROLF P.; PAREEK, UDAI – 1967
AN OVERVIEW IS PRESENTED OF THE BROAD ASPECTS OF TRAINING FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WITH SOME REFERENCE TO NEEDS AND EXPERIENCES IN INDIA. PART 1 DIFFERENTIATES TRAINING FROM OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TRACES THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR ORGANIZATIONS TO THE TRAINING PROCESS. PART 2 DISCUSSES ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS…
Descriptors: Action Research, Case Studies, Conflict Resolution, Educational Environment
Allen, Edward K. – 1979
A study addressed the question, "If a teacher exhibits enthusiasm while instructing, what will be the effect upon measures relating to student achievement?" Student variables studied in relationship to teacher enthusiasm were (1) attendance; (2) interest in school and in the particular subject; (3) educational motivation; and (4) student…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, High School Students, Intelligence
Garfunkel, Frank; And Others – 1967
This document is a report of research conducted from September 1966 to August 1967 by the Head Start Evaluation and Research Center of Boston University. Eleven studies and projects are reported, many of them in preliminary or incomplete form because either they are ongoing studies or the data analysis is not finished. The 11 studies contain six…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Rating Scales, Clinical Diagnosis, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Daines, Jeanette – 1977
Using a total of 88 students from one- and two-year child career and development programs in the Wisconsin Vocational Technical and Adult Education System, a study was conducted to determine (1) to what extent the students were field independent (i.e., learner's cognitive style characterized as analytic; longer attention span, greater…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Child Care, Cognitive Style, College Faculty
