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Download full textWeisman, Richard M., Ed.; Casini, Barbara P., Ed. – 1980
Three researchers, addressing the problem of instructional improvement, identify sound research findings and cite problems associated with the transfer of these findings into classroom practice. Donald M. Medley, in "An Overview of Research on Classroom Teaching," identifies three variables which consistently differentiate between effective and…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques
Huitt, William G.; And Others – 1982
Methods and procedures were developed for monitoring and evaluating classrooms on critical dimensions derived from process-product research. The evaluation process for each of these student behaviors, related to improving academic achievement, is described. The dimensions include student engaged time, which is a product of allocated time and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrators, Classroom Environment, Course Content
Peer reviewedSeifert, Edward H.; Beck, John J. – NASSP Bulletin, 1984
After noting classroom techniques that made a difference in student learning, the authors focus on reducing the distractions of a school environment and providing principals a classroom observation instrument. They suggest a student observation form to be used by principals, analyzing six student behavior categories. (JW)
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Course Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement
Kuceris, Misty; Zakariya, Sally, Ed. – 1982
According to this publication, a school's most effective tool in encouraging student success may be its control over the time the student spends working on goal-oriented learning activities--that is, time on task. This document is intended to help school administrators understand the effects of their decisions on students' learning time and…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Techniques
Peer reviewedHarwood, Doug – British Educational Research Journal, 1995
Investigates the influence of the teacher's presence/absence on primary children's group work in a World Studies class. Discovered that, although children generally remain on task, the teacher's presence resulted in improved quality and consistency. Includes tables of statistical and observational data, as well as excerpts from the students'…
Descriptors: Attention, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
