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Sprick, Randy – Ancora Publishing, 2009
The second edition of CHAMPS helps classroom teachers design (or fine tune) a proactive and positive classroom management plan that will overtly teach students how to behave responsibly. The new 2nd edition includes tips and resources to make this definitive guide to classroom management even more user-friendly. CHAMPS strategies are easy to…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Student Behavior, Behavior Modification, Classroom Environment
Blatchford, Peter; Russell, Anthony; Bassett, Paul; Brown, Penelope; Martin, Clare – School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 2007
There is still little consensus on whether and how teaching is affected by small and large classes, especially in the case of students in the later primary years. This study investigated effects of class size on teaching of pupils aged 7-11 years. We used a multimethod approach, integrating qualitative information from teachers' end-of-year…
Descriptors: Small Classes, Students, Class Size, Classroom Environment

Whaley, Kathy Thompson; Bennett, Teresa C. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1991
The article addresses ways to maximize the engagement of preschool children with special needs, through classroom modifications of the physical environment, the social environment, and instructional practices. The article encourages use of appropriate, sufficient, and accessible materials; a daily schedule with smooth transitions; and use of…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Preschool Education, Special Needs Students
Harrison, Rose – 1983
Because studies have shown that classroom distractions can interfere with school activities, the effects of several kinds of interruptions on elementary school students are described and measured for their frequency of occurrence, the time required for recovery of concentration, and their influence on morale and concentration. Using a sample of 65…
Descriptors: Attention, Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
Schilling, Deanna E. – Academic Therapy, 1986
The author discusses ways in which special education classroom teachers can examine the ways in which their classrooms are organized to save academic time without losing common sense. (CL)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Hall, Susan E. M. – Insights into Open Education, 1986
Two six-year old kindergartners from different classrooms were able to write books because their instructors recognized their enthusiasm and provided extra time. The first student, frustrated at not being able to finish rewriting "Cinderella" during the limited writing periods of the classroom, was allowed to finish the story over a…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Family Environment, Kindergarten, Primary Education
Kramer, Jane C. – Academic Therapy, 1987
A teacher describes the organization of her resource room program for learning disabled elementary grade students emphasizing increased academic learning time through structured direct instruction and independent work time, activities to reinforce individual and small group instruction, and systematic material storage and recordkeeping. (DB)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Individual Instruction

Arnald, Connie B.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Suggests methods of effective teaching that help the beginning teacher organize the classroom and develop relationships with other teachers and students. Suggestions include communicating with teachers, long-range lesson planning, information cards for students, and alphabetical seating charts. (MDH)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Collegiality

Rieth, Herbert; Evertson, Carolyn – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1988
The literature on effective instruction for difficult-to-teach students is reviewed. Preinstructional variables include classroom management planning and planning for instructional tasks (student assessments, communication of learning goals, pacing decisions, and time allocations). Instructional delivery variables include engagement time, success…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Educational Planning
Stallings, Jane – 1984
An outline is presented of organizational procedures that teachers can use to maximize the use of classroom time. Specific guidelines are given on how to give homework assignments, how to communicate expectations regarding student work, how to distribute instructional materials, and how to allocate time among various classroom activities. Brief…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Activities, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
Tway, Eileen – 1984
Intended to help elementary school language arts teachers provide students with opportunities for unprescribed writing according to a natural writing process, this booklet discusses research and practice in the writing process and creating a supportive classroom environment. The first part of the booklet examines theory and research on the stages…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Content Area Writing

Bennett, Neville – British Educational Research Journal, 1996
Questions major participants in England's school system about the problem of increasing class size. Assesses several broad areas affected by class size, including children as learners, management of resources, decision making, and teachers' classroom practices. Discovers a general consensus of concern over increasing class size. (MJP)
Descriptors: Administrators, Class Size, Classroom Environment, Crowding
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
Fitzpatrick, Kathleen A. – 1985
The Center for Educational Policy and Management at the University of Oregon has developed a professional development term for improving teaching skills of secondary school teachers. The content of the program has been drawn from two major categories of instructional research: (1) classroom management and organizational strategies that promote and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
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