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Mustain, Wendy C. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1990
Teachers can improve their teaching if their knowledge base about teaching increases. Eight research-based areas, relevant to effective teaching, are discussed: goals and objectives, planning, lesson presentation, student engagement, management, student activity, feedback, and teacher assessment. (IAH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Feedback
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
Pieron, Maurice – 1981
A study to identify variables between more or less effective student teachers tested student gains in learning a psychomotor skill. The student teachers were observed as they trained students to perform the "handstand roll over" in physical education classes. Observation focused on content of instruction, skill attempt reactions, management of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Physical Education, Psychomotor Skills
Sheridan School District 2, Englewood, CO. – 1983
A policy for the evaluation of certificated employees adopted by the Sheridan Board of Education on July 12, 1983 is presented. The evaluation plan begins with a 17-item "we agree" statement which enumerates the responsibilities and job-related needs of teachers. The purpose, rationale, and objectives of the evaluation plan are based on…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Classroom Techniques, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy
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Veenman, Simon; Raemaekers, Jan – Educational Studies, 1995
Presents the findings of a six-year staff development program for multigrade teachers. Discovers a significant increase in the time on task levels of the pupils and the instructional and classroom management skills of the teachers. Discusses the implications of, and problems with, the study. (MJP)
Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Educational Assessment
Hobar, Nicholas – 1981
Examples are cited of educational research and development findings that have specific implications for improving classroom management and school effectiveness in a comprehensive educational program. Described is the West Virginia Department of Education's current use of research on brain growth as one basis for realigning the curriculum. Patterns…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Delivery Systems, Developmental Stages
Halasz, Ida M. – 1984
A three-year project was undertaken by the National Center for research in Vocational Education (Ohio State University, OH) to investigate time on task in vocational and technical classes. During the first year of the project, researchers used the direct observation method to collect time-on-task data pertaining to 10 teachers and 186 students in…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Change Strategies, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques