This article states that a study should be undertaken focusing on the ways that teachers justify their classroom actions. (RC)

Nonverbal behavior tended to reflect whether a teacher was dissembling or truthful. When being truthful, teachers revealed their underlying affective states; but when lying, there was no difference in nonverbal behavior according to affective state. Teachers' nonverbal behavior also tended to occur differentially according to the publicness of the…

The importance of listening to students and what true listening involves are examined. (RW)

This article discussed some of the effects of punishment directed toward students and offered some suggestions in finding solutions to discipline in the classroom. (Editor/RK)

Several methodological shortcomings in the basic approach to analyses of teacher behavior are mentioned, and the possibility and potential of utilizing Transactional Analysis as a methodological paradigm is discussed. (Editor)

For a rejoinder to this critique, see TM 501 396. (RC)

Specific techniques are presented for improving strained relations between teachers and students. (Editors/JA)

Interaction between teacher and pupil is viewed in terms of transactional analysis. Examples of parent, child, and adult role behaviors are given for both teachers and students. (HMD)

This nationwide study concerned the relation of classroom behavior and student-teacher relationships to facilitation of creativity in college students. Encouragement outside the classroom was found to be the most important aspect affecting creativity. (Author)