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Direct linkSmith, Margaret S.; Hughes, Elizabeth K.; Engle, Randi A.; Stein, Mary Kay – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2009
The premise underlying this article is that identifying and using the "five practices model" can make discussions of cognitively challenging tasks more manageable for teachers. By giving teachers a roadmap that they can follow before and during whole-class discussions, these practices have the potential for helping teachers more effectively…
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Teaching Methods, Teacher Effectiveness, Mathematics Instruction
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
Peer reviewedFerguson, Elizabeth; Houghton, Stephen – Educational Studies, 1992
Presents study results examining the effectiveness of teacher praise on children's on-task behavior. Describes Canter's Assertive Discipline, its use in Australia, and the basics of a study of the technique. Reports that all teacher subjects increased rates of praising following training, and all but one student improved levels of behavior.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Discipline
