Describes documents in the ERIC data base which discuss effective use of teacher aides. (MKM)

This annotated bibliography lists 40 items, published between 1966 and 1971, that have to do with teacher aides. The listing is arranged alphabetically by author. In addition to the abstract and standard bibliographic information, addresses where the material can be purchased are often included. The items cited include handbooks, research studies,…

This bibliobraphy is comprised of annotations of 142 selected research articles and reports, on topics relating to factors which influence teachers' perception and fulfillment of their professional role, which have appeared in the literature from 1968 to 1972. Items relating to factors such as organizational climate, curriculum, job satisfaction,…

Differentiated staffing has emphasized development of teacher leadership roles, the importance of shared decision making in schools, and the constructive ways in which paid instructional aides and volunteer aides can support the professional teaching staff. Eighteen annotated bibliographic citations concerning the various aspects of differentiated…

This annotated bibliography presents approximately 50 citations (1961-1974) dealing with early childhood education for the handicapped. References are arranged alphabetically by author's name within the following headings: overview of special education, integration, early childhood education, social factors, paraprofessionals, Head Start,…

This paper outlines the history of paraprofessionals and reviews the reasons for their use. However, its main focus is on the specific ways in which these people are currently being used in the schools. The authors discuss the two major kinds of paraprofessionals -- service-oriented and instructional -- and analyze the various methods that have…