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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
Benterud, Julianna G. – 1983
Designed to study individual use of time spent in reading during regularly scheduled language arts instruction in a natural classroom setting, this coding sheet consists of nine categories: (1) engagement, (2) area of language arts, (3) instructional setting, (4) partner (teacher or pupil(s)), (5) source of content, (6) type of unit, (7) assigned…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Arts
Peer reviewedBrown, Byron W.; Saks, Daniel H. – Economics of Education Review, 1987
A microeconomic theory is used to examine student learning curves. Achievement and time allocation measures are from a half dozen pupils in each of 21 fifth- and 25 second-grade classrooms in reading and mathematics. Also studied are the role teachers' values play in allocating learning time to students. (MLF)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Economic Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Corby, Elda H. – 1982
Informal and formal observations of a second grade classroom of 25 students indicated that students did not remain on task for any substantial length of time when given an assignment, had poor work habits, and were lacking in discipline. The classroom teacher spent most of her time disciplining students in a negative manner for lack of on-task…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Elementary School Students, Grade 2
Peer reviewedLevin, Henry M.; Tsang, Mun C. – Economics of Education Review, 1987
Analyzes the allocation of student time from the perspective of economic theory with an economic model that predicts a small increase in educational achievement relative to substantial increases in instructional time. Predictions are supported by empirical evidence. Policy consequences are examined. (MLF)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Economic Research, Educational Policy, Elementary School Mathematics
Ysseldyke, James E.; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research, 1989
Special education students (21 learning disabled, 12 emotionally/behaviorally disordered, 14 educable mentally retarded) and 30 nonhandicapped students were observed to identify teaching structures and tasks experienced during reading in both mainstream and special education settings. Several setting effects and a difference in the amount of time…
Descriptors: Educational Methods, Elementary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
Download full textMoore, JoAnne E. – 1985
This paper describes Detroit's "Peer Teachers as Mirrors and Monitors" project, a cost effective approach to increasing student achievement in mathematics and reading in grades one through four in Title I schools. The program consists of: (1) an observation/feedback system giving teachers data from their students' engaged-in-learning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Classroom Observation Techniques, Compensatory Education
