Describes the teaching practices of one exemplary physics teacher. Identifies those teaching practices which can be considered exemplary and worthy of attention and analysis by physics teachers and teacher educators. Reports four assertions by the data from observations and interviews with teachers and students. (YP)

Reports the importance of effective classroom management in creating a classroom environment in which teachers could concentrate on instruction. Examplary teachers used a variety of activities and strategies to monitor understanding and enhance learning. Exemplary teachers were characterized by their ability to maintain an environment which…