Discusses institutional regularities of elementary and secondary schools, the nature of teaching, and the teacher as semi-professional in regard to two basic kinds of master teacher plans: one suggesting that master teachers are "better than" and another suggesting that they do "more than" their peers. (RH)

Presents a model explaining student misbehavior in the classroom and an instrument that translates the model into improved supervision of teachers, particularly in helping teachers learn to handle student misbehavior. (Author/IRT)

Describes a model for effective classroom management consisting of two major parts: teacher behaviors related to rule establishment and teacher behaviors related to rule enforcement. Eight categories of teacher behavior related to rule enforcement are briefly discussed. (BR)

This article outlines the three contrasting ideologies of student management, and presents the teacher behavior continium that is organized around the methods and strategies of these approaches. Specific techniques are suggested for the counselor to offer the teacher in determining what might work best with a particular youngster. (LPG)

Observation of 20 teachers from mainstreamed preschool programs found that teachers engaged in many roles (including instructor, monitor, coplayer, entertainer, observer, behavior manager, materials manager, caregiver, and unavailable) and switched roles frequently. A model is proposed for assessing teachers' roles when planning how to embed…

This article discusses problem solving and how science educators can integrate problem solving into their instruction. The Search, Solve, Create, and Share (SSCS) model was developed based on the findings of problem solving research. (YP)

Describes the Science Activity Teaching model, which incorporates five teacher managerial behaviors into a model with these subcomponents: focus activity, student instructions, student group activity, synthesizing, and evaluation. This plan provides for the development of fate control, language formation, and social skills. (CS)

Offers a model for teacher education programs that will facilitate the development of a teacher with the capacity to analyze a given situation (large or small) and respond on the basis of knowledge and understanding. (Author/RK)

Describes a databased taxonomy of behaviors that elementary and secondary school teachers use to cope with both internally and externally derived work stress, considers the effectiveness of such behaviors, discusses methods for preparing teachers for working conditions, and points out the value of the taxonomy for future research. (PGD)

Presents a brief model of how teacher education theory and classroom practice can be integrated into early childhood education. Major theoretical perspectives on child learning are discussed; then, the strategies and teacher behaviors that are consistent with these perspectives are considered. Colleges of education curricula are also discussed.…

An experimental group of 21 general and special education preservice teachers received training in specific instructional behaviors, focusing on instructional strategies, classroom management and organization, presentation of subject matter, and learning environments. They also received training using the Appraisal Alignment Training model, which…

A school district's program coordinator designed and implemented a practicum study intended to provide intermediate grade teachers and students with problem-solving techniques and skills needed for success in a course in contemporary Canadian issues. Teachers' and students' problem-solving skills were assessed through reports based on…

Discusses the Teacher Behavior Continuum (TBC), which is a model of strategies for teachers to use in interacting with children. Strategies range from looking at children's behavior to physical intervention. Ways to use the TBC in dealing with victims in children's disputes and children's tattling are suggested. (LB)

A peer coaching approach was developed for use in the Multidisciplinary Diagnostic and Training Program (MDTP) at the University of Florida, in collaboration with Old Dominion University in Virginia. The MDTP provides diagnostic services to elementary-aged children with learning, behavior, and/or medical problems. The peer coaching model includes…

Dismissals for ineffective teaching, as distinguished from insubordination, immorality, or improper treatment of students, are rare because standards of teaching against which to juxtapose an individual teacher's behavior have not been available. However, abstract performance standards for teachers are beginning to emerge from research on teaching…