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Slavin, Robert E.; Lake, Cynthia; Davis, Susan; Madden, Nancy A. – Educational Research Review, 2011
This article reviews research on the achievement outcomes of alternative approaches for struggling readers ages 5-10 (US grades K-5): One-to-one tutoring, small-group tutorials, classroom instructional process approaches, and computer-assisted instruction. Study inclusion criteria included use of randomized or well-matched control groups, study…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Tutoring, Teaching Methods, Synthesis
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Kercood, Suneeta; Grskovic, Janice A. – Education and Treatment of Children, 2009
This study evaluated the effects of color highlighting during a math computation task on performance accuracy and behavior of students with attention problems. Using a multiple baseline across participants design, three students solved math computation problems on worksheets with and without highlighting. Off-task behavior recorded from videotape…
Descriptors: Time on Task, Student Behavior, Attention Deficit Disorders, Color
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Morgan, Paul L. – Remedial and Special Education, 2006
Frequent reprimands, low expectations, and infrequent praise characterize the daily school experiences of many students who display problem behaviors. This review evaluates preference and choice-making as possible interventions for improving these school experiences. Findings from 15 studies suggest that preference and choice-making may improve…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Decision Making, Classroom Techniques, Intervention
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Stronge, James H.; Ward, Thomas J.; Tucker, Pamela D.; Hindman, Jennifer L. – Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, 2007
The major purpose of the study was to examine what constitutes effective teaching as defined by measured increases in student learning with a focus on the instructional behaviors and practices. Ordinary least squares (OLS) regression analyses and hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) were used to identify teacher effectiveness levels while…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Teacher Effectiveness, Academic Achievement, Least Squares Statistics
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Murphy, Elizabeth; Manzanares, Maria A. Rodriguez – Educational Media International, 2008
This article reports on a case study of Instant Messaging (IM) in a context of high-school virtual schooling. Data collection relied on interviews conducted with 20 participants in a context of high-school web-based instruction in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The participants included e-teachers as well as other distance education personnel.…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Web Based Instruction
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Kohler, Frank W.; Greenwood, Charles R. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1990
A classwide peer tutoring procedure was implemented in an urban elementary school classroom of 23 students, to improve students' spelling performance. Results indicated the untrained or collateral tutoring behaviors increased the academic response frequencies of three tutees and the weekly spelling achievement of one target tutee. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Problems
Thomas, Gary – SET: Research Information for Teachers, 1988
(The paper reports on implications of classroom research for class management techniques especially in classes in which handicapped students are mainstreamed. Findings demonstrating a conflict between giving attention to individual children and keeping general engagement high are identified. Recommended room management (RM) procedures are reported…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Individual Instruction
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Din, Feng S. – Education and Treatment of Children, 1996
Forty-seven 10th graders were observed for seven weeks to investigate effects of computer-assisted drill-and-practice instruction (CAI) on student achievement and their off-task behavior compared with similar seatwork in a business education class. Results indicated higher achievement and higher rates of on-task behavior during the CAI condition.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Business Education, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction
Zimmerman, Joy – Principal, 2001
Research finds little relationship between allocated learning time and student achievement, some relationship between engaged time and achievement, and a greater relationship between academic learning time and achievement. Effective classroom management, appropriate instruction, and student motivation are important considerations. Implications and…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Extended School Day, Predictor Variables
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Gest, Scott D.; Gest, Julia M. – Education and Treatment of Children, 2005
This study examined the effects of individual reading tutoring on the time-on-task and student-teacher interactions of students displaying early signs of academic and behavior problems. Participants were 17 students in Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 who were rated by classroom teachers as below average in academic skills and above average in…
Descriptors: Primary Education, Behavior Problems, Reading Skills, Tutoring
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Triplett, Cheri F.; Buchanan, Alisa – Reading Horizons, 2005
During the spring of 2004, we conducted research exploring the emotions of struggling readers. Specifically we were interested in finding out how school contexts, curriculum, and relationships influence students' experiences of struggle. Students in this study were 14 first, second, and third graders identified for reading intervention at their…
Descriptors: Grade 3, Grade 1, Grade 2, Reading Difficulties
Anderson, Linda M. – 1981
Research on teacher effectiveness addresses questions about how teachers bring about desirable student outcomes. Until recently, most research has focused on long-term outcomes, such as achievement gains over one year. Short-term outcomes--students' immediate responses to instruction--are also important. Four categories of short-term student…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attention Control, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
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Algozzine, Bob; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1988
This study examined the nature of instruction provided in 40 self-contained special classes for students classified as learning disabled, emotionally handicapped, or educable mentally retarded. Few differences were identified in teacher communication patterns, learner involvement, and instructional methods for students with different categorical…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Learning Disabilities
Veir, Carole – 1989
In the spring of 1988, physical education teachers in Round Rock Independent School District (Texas) indicated, as part of their informal needs assessment, a desire for in-service training which would address techniques to prevent off-task behavior. An inservice training program to improve teacher performance in the reduction and prevention of…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Discipline Problems, Elementary Education, Group Instruction
Cawelti, Gordon – American School Board Journal, 1999
Improving student achievement hinges on adopting effective, research-based learning practices and activities. These include parent involvement, graded homework, direct teaching, aligned time on task, tutoring, cooperative learning, mastery learning, and teaching of learning strategies. Three high-achieving schools are profiled. (MLH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Educational Practices
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