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Hatch, J. Amos – 1985
This paper describes data gathering and analytic procedures, and then presents examples regarding how each fits into the naturalistic research model. From the interactionist perspective, called symbolic interactionism, meaning is of central importance. Naturalistic inquiry is a way of doing social science research which provides the methodological…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnography
Fanselow, John F. – 1982
As a botanist uses specific, non-judgmental descriptions that are part of a conceptual framework to help see different varieties and characteristics of plants, so teachers can see more clearly what they do if they describe rather than judge what is done. If the purpose of using a framework or model to discuss lesson presentations and classroom…
Descriptors: Body Language, Classroom Communication, Classroom Observation Techniques, Communication Research
Savage, Grant T. – 1984
In addition to assessing observed communication behaviors, this paper suggests that SYMLOG--a System for the Multiple Level Observation of Groups--can be used by participant-observers as a foil for interpreting how their own value orientations affect their data collecting and theorizing. The first section of the paper examines the research role…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Group Dynamics

Thoms, Denis – Clearing House, 1979
This article focuses on one element of staff development, and applies to classroom observation an interactive process between staff developer and teacher that leads to a better understanding and acceptance of individual teaching styles. The emphasis is on professional growth rather than on institutional regulation. (Author/KC)
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Feedback

Fine, Sara – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1995
It is vital that librarians know the assumptions and principles of information-seeking behavior, make observations of themselves and users, and analyze failed reference interactions. They can make the human factor a strength rather than a limitation in the seeking and sharing of information. (Author/JMV)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Information Seeking
Savage, Tom V. – 1980
The uses of various research designs in educational research are discussed. Research methodologies such as social anthropology, path analysis, classroom observation, historiography, interaction analysis, and statistical analysis are described. The educational settings in which each of them would be an effective research tool are illustrated. (JD)
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Critical Path Method, Educational Anthropology, Educational Research

Walker, Richard T. – English Education, 1981
Identifies and explains five widespread myths related to the what and how of evaluation in English student teachers. Describes a multiphased cycle or process aimed at helping teachers identify teaching problems, receive data from supervisors, and develop solutions that produce self-directed teachers. (FL)
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, English Teacher Education, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
Moll, Luis C. – 1981
This paper discusses several interrelated features of microethnography that are relevant and useful for the study of bilingual schooling. It is argued that an interactional approach provides a powerful way to study systematically the organization of bilingual learning environment, identify areas of difficulty, and suggest concrete interventions…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques
Ripich, Danielle N. – 1987
The paper looks at rules for discourse in the classroom and how they may complement or conflict with each other in facilitating the learning of language disordered children in the classroom or therapy session. Six critical skills are identified which children need for a good teaching-learning interaction. They are: attention, turn taking,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Observation Techniques, Clinical Diagnosis, Communication Disorders
Taylor-Way, David G. – 1981
An adapted form of interpersonal process recall (IPR) and a theory of educating are described. IPR, which was originally conceived as a method for interpersonal counseling, may help college teachers improve their instruction, based on the conceptual framework derived from D. B. Gowin's (1981) theory of educating. The adapted recall technique…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Classroom Observation Techniques, College Faculty, College Instruction
Acheson, Keith A. – 1981
Techniques for observing the classroom behavior of teachers and students are examined. These techniques provide a framework for analyzing and understanding classroom interaction, for making decisions about what should be happening, and for changing instructional behavior when it is necessary. The observation methods allow collection, analysis, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Observation Techniques, College Instruction, Data Analysis