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Johnston, Marilyn – Journal of Classroom Interaction, 1985
This study focused on an analysis of teachers' perception of the concept of on-task in order to understand better how research results are interpreted and utilized by classroom teachers. Results suggest that ways of thinking about the concept of "on-task" may be cognitive-developmental in character. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Teacher Attitudes, Theory Practice Relationship
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Veenman, S.; And Others – Journal of Classroom Interaction, 1988
An observational study of 12 mixed-age and 12 single-age Dutch primary reading/language and mathematics classes revealed that time-on-task levels were lower for the mixed-age classes. However, no significant differences in achievement test scores were found. (IAH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
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Placek, Judith; And Others – Journal of Classroom Interaction, 1982
A study analyzed an elementary school physical educator's interactions with students, using the Academic Learning Time-Physical Education instrument. Data were collected to show differences in learning opportunities: (1) for girls and boys; (2) for high, medium, and low ability students; and (3) in different instructional units. (Author/PP)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Research, Elementary Education, Physical Education
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Webb, Noreen M. – Journal of Classroom Interaction, 1982
This review focuses on the relationship between instructional processes and student behavior as presented in "Time to Learn," a description of processes, findings, and implications from the Beginning Teacher Evaluation Study. Attention is given to chapters concerning data collection, relational and descriptive processes, and limitations…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Elementary Education, Research Methodology, Student Motivation
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Fish, Marian C; Feldman, Shirley C. – Journal of Classroom Interaction, 1988
This study examined the verbal behavior of students and teachers in three learning activities: microcomputer work, group work, and conventional (teacher-directed) instruction. Verbalizations were coded into seven task-related and one non-task-related categories. Variations in verbal interactions during each activity were recorded and are…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Computer Science Education, Elementary Education, Group Activities
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Noli, Pamala – Journal of Classroom Interaction, 1982
The efforts of a principal who used ideas concerning use of classroom time generated by the Beginning Teacher Evaluation Study to restructure programs at two rural elementary schools are described. Staff development efforts and teachers' reactions are highlighted. Changes in instruction and in scheduling are discussed. (PP)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrator Role, Adoption (Ideas), Classroom Observation Techniques
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Muir, Raquel – Journal of Classroom Interaction, 1982
A teacher recounts her experiences in adapting the concept of Academic Learning Time (ALT), developed in the Beginning Teacher Evaluation Study, to sixth-grade classes whose students formerly had been instructed individually. ALT was introduced into reading and mathematics instruction. Its effects on student motivation and achievement are…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Grade 6
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Rosenshine, Barak V. – Journal of Classroom Interaction, 1981
Time allocation in the second and fifth grades was divided into three major categories: (1) academic activities such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies; (2) nonacademic activities such as music, art, and physical education; and (3) noninstructional activities such as transitions and class business. The number of minutes engaged…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Beginning Teachers, Elementary Education, Grade 2