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Bertsch, Kathy M.; Houlihan, Daniel; Lenz, Melissa A.; Patte, Christi A. – Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, 2009
Introduction: Many aspects of teacher competency have been previously examined, particularly a teacher's ability to give commands effectively. Teachers' instructions to students within the classroom, aid in the acquisition of both the students' academic and nonacademic skills. Teachers' commands promote verbal and social skills, and facilitate…
Descriptors: Age, Student Behavior, Observation, Teacher Student Relationship
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Lane, Kathleen Lynne; Pierson, Melinda R.; Stang, Kristin K.; Carter, Erik W. – Remedial and Special Education, 2010
Understanding the social behaviors teachers believe is critical for school success and can contribute to the development of effective behavioral supports and assist teachers in better preparing students for successful school transitions across the K-12 grade span. We explored 1303 elementary, middle, and high school teachers' expectations of…
Descriptors: Teacher Expectations of Students, Student Behavior, At Risk Students, Cooperation
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Hardre, Patricia L.; Sullivan, David W. – Teacher Development, 2009
This study investigated high school teachers' perceptions of the motivational needs of their students and the strategies they used to address those needs. Participants were 96 teachers in 15 high schools in a Southwestern state in the USA. Data were collected via paper-based questionnaires addressing teachers' perceptions of: supportive classroom…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Teacher Effectiveness, Student Motivation