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Rosenberg, Michael S.; Baker, Kelly – Teacher Educator, 1985
This article examines the issue of instructional time from the perspective of the teacher educator. The importance of using instructional time effectively is discussed and suggestions to monitor and improve class time management problems are presented. (MT)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Effectiveness
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Brigham, Frederick J.; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1992
Sixteen students with learning disabilities in junior high special education classrooms were given instruction in science, with levels of teacher enthusiasm manipulated. Results suggest that more enthusiastic presentations resulted in significantly higher academic achievement and lower levels of off-task behavior. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Junior High Schools, Learning Disabilities, Performance Factors
Ohanian, Susan – Learning, 1982
A teacher draws upon personal experiences to argue that successful classroom discipline is the product of teaching competence and style rather than the result of behaviorist classroom management techniques. Emphasis is on keeping children involved in learning activities. (PP)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Body Language, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
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
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
Brady, Michael P.; And Others – 1988
The Middle School Study of Mainstreamed Students sought to establish a foundation for interdisciplinary research on middle school mainstreaming by merging teacher effectiveness and special education practices. The study examined teaching behaviors through macro (classroom) and micro (individual student) analyses of classroom interactions, to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities
Western Australia Science Education Association. – 1983
This proceedings contains the texts of 14 science education research studies which were presented at the 1983 Western Australia Science Education Conference. They include: "Students' Understanding of Chemical Equilibrium: A Report of Research in Progress" (Patrick J. Garnett, Mark W. Hackling); "Measuring the Learning Environment in…
Descriptors: Chemical Equilibrium, Classroom Environment, Computer Science Education, Conservation (Concept)