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Florida Reading Association. – 1983
A study was conducted to provide descriptive information about the quantity of classroom time used for teaching reading and the interruptive events that occur during the scheduled reading time. Data were gathered from 148 public and private school teachers representing all grade levels and a wide range of teaching experience. The subjects each…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Instruction, Reading Research
Peer reviewedHeward, William L.; And Others – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1996
Students' class participation can be increased by having each child display a response to each of the teacher's questions. Suggestions are given for evaluating and using pre-printed response cards and write-on response cards. Evidence for the effectiveness of response cards in increasing learning and on-task behavior is offered. (DB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Materials
Wilson, Rich; Wesson, Caren – Learning Disabilities Focus, 1986
Suggestions for teachers who wish to increase academic learning time for learning-disabled students include: reducing transition time; shortening recess or free time; creating more teacher-led instructional groups; teaching more and testing less; increasing teacher questioning; increasing teacher enthusiasm; improving seatwork tasks; giving…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Positive Reinforcement
Download full textChickering, Arthur W.; Gamson, Zelda F. – AAHE Bulletin, 1987
Seven principles that can help to improve undergraduate education are identified. Based on research on college teaching and learning, good practice in undergraduate education: (1) encourages contacts between students and faculty; (2) develops reciprocity and cooperation among students; (3) uses active learning techniques; (4) gives prompt…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Educational Principles, Expectation, Feedback
Peer reviewedMustain, Wendy C. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1990
Teachers can improve their teaching if their knowledge base about teaching increases. Eight research-based areas, relevant to effective teaching, are discussed: goals and objectives, planning, lesson presentation, student engagement, management, student activity, feedback, and teacher assessment. (IAH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Feedback
Peer reviewedMcWhirter, Christine C.; Bloom, Lisa A. – Behavioral Disorders, 1994
This study examined effects of a student-operated business curriculum on the on-task behavior of three students with behavioral disorders in a self-contained middle school class. Results indicated relationships between the student-operated business curriculum and increased time on task in mathematics and improved grades. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Disorders, Business Education, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedMuir, Raquel – Journal of Classroom Interaction, 1982
A teacher recounts her experiences in adapting the concept of Academic Learning Time (ALT), developed in the Beginning Teacher Evaluation Study, to sixth-grade classes whose students formerly had been instructed individually. ALT was introduced into reading and mathematics instruction. Its effects on student motivation and achievement are…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Grade 6
Peer reviewedHarwood, Doug – British Educational Research Journal, 1995
Investigates the influence of the teacher's presence/absence on primary children's group work in a World Studies class. Discovered that, although children generally remain on task, the teacher's presence resulted in improved quality and consistency. Includes tables of statistical and observational data, as well as excerpts from the students'…
Descriptors: Attention, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
