The aim of this article was to find the connections between teachers' actions (N = 7) and their 3rd graders' performances (N = 86) when solving an open problem. A lot of information about the teaching sessions was gathered by video recordings and collecting pupils' solutions. Teachers' actions were analysed carefully through the phases of a…

The present study investigated to what extent Turkish preservice elementary teachers' orientations to teaching science could be explained by their epistemological beliefs, conceptions of learning, and approaches to learning science. The sample included 157 Turkish preservice elementary teachers. The four instruments used in the study were School…

This article explores the advantages and limitations of using the interactive whiteboard to enhance teaching and learning. The author observed two teachers use it and discusses their feelings about it. Also included is a discussion of previous research on this technological tool.

Research Findings: Research on teaching practice in early-years classrooms of primary schools in Ireland suggests that teachers of Irish 4-year-olds continue to spend more classroom time on traditional, didactic, subject-based teaching than on the nurturing interactions recommended for quality, effective early education (N. Hayes, 2004; N. Hayes,…

During the 2004-05 school year, Parkview Elementary School experienced a dramatic shift from a focus on authentic assessment and responsive, individualized teaching to a one-size-fits-all approach to literacy assessment and instruction. In an effort to boost test scores, the district mandated the use of Open Court Reading, a scripted language arts…

Profile of an "outstanding classroom professional," a grade three-four teacher who creates an atmosphere where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning. Examples of classroom activities are given, including "75 Ways to Share a Book." Respect for students' dignity and sensitivity to their concerns…

Nine elementary teachers explain how they design their classrooms to match and support their instructional styles. The teachers focus on whole language programs, student portfolios, science activity set-ups, technology transformation, learning center strategies, and space utilization. (SM)

The power of the inclusion style of teaching is in that learner performance can be assessed from the perspective of standards related to all three of the learning domains. It allows teachers to address diverse students' individual needs, which is particularly important in physical education, where classes have significant discrepancies in…

Provides information about and examples of the Spectrum divergent production style of teaching to demonstrate its usefulness in the elementary physical education setting and to show how the national standards connect with it in the physical, cognitive, and social domain. The paper discusses: the teacher's role in divergent production, student…

Describes two types of K-8 mathematics teachers: Alphas, who strictly follow the text and never make mistakes in class, and Betas, who don't rely on texts and who teach concepts, make mistakes, and excite and confuse their students. Suggests the Beta model of teaching as more rewarding and enjoyable. (SJL)

Interviewed elementary school teachers of culturally diverse students to explore the relationship between life experience and pedagogy. Teachers' pivotal life experiences focused on teacher and student relationships. Teachers had fashioned their teaching styles and practices after their own backgrounds and had discovered the duality of personal…

Explores several movies and children's books, both at an intermediate and primary level, to discover the roles of teachers and the kinds of classroom environments that they create. Attempts to determine how teachers are portrayed and whether traditional teaching is predominantly described. (TB)

Before explaining the Teach-Practice-Apply (TPA) model for instructional improvement, an overview is presented of three general factors necessary for effective instruction: knowledge of content area; knowledge of teaching and learning theory; and the ability to select and use appropriate teaching strategies. It is assumed that teachers using the…

Previous studies have indicated that a response-sensitive presentation was more effective than a random response-insensitive presentation. This study examined whether these findings could be generalized to a regular classroom environment. Implications of the results are discussed. (Author/MT)

Summarizes the most important implications coming from recent research into teaching behaviors in reading instruction, concluding that teachers whose behaviors are most characteristic of a specific approach are most effective. (RB)