PLATO IV (Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations) is the fourth generation of a computer assisted instructional system developed at the University of Illinois. The use of PLATO IV at five community colleges, and an evaluation of its educational impact on participating students, instructors, and colleges are described. The PLATO system…

The Georgia Educational Model program has produced a model for the preservice and inservice training of elementary teachers (SP 002 137). Teacher performance behaviors and a teacher job analysis provided the foundation on which the model was built. System analysis was the technique utilized for the program. The rationale for the development of the…

Addressed to non-Indian teachers and teachers-in-training, this commentary and guide about education of Native American children is intended to instill awareness of the Indian child's perspective and provide direction for teaching about Native American history, art, literature, and governance. Some essays and articles are edited versions of…

To investigate the relationship between teachers' classroom behaviors and the self-concepts of pupils, four tasks were undertaken: (1) to present information; (2) to provide a perspective; (3) to design organizational schema; and (4) to furnish a conceptual framework for the research. The material categorized as information consists of research…

Classroom processes dealing with both cognitive and socioemotional factors are studied to investigate the relationship of teacher threat behaviors to the academic achievement of educationally disadvantaged children. The specific objective is to supply evidence relating academic achievement to a positive socioemotional climate. It is hypothesized…

An experiment with 17 teachers of first-year high school French recruited from the staffs of three large, diversified San Jose, California school districts was designed to (1) observe closely the classroom behaviors of the participating teachers, (2) identify those successful in terms of pupil achievement, and (3) compare the behaviors and…

This bibliography of references used in the preparation of the nine Office of Education-funded model teacher education programs (ED 025 456-7, ED 025 490, ED 025 491-2, ED 025 495; ED 026 301-2, ED 026 305-31, ED 027 283, ED 027 284, ED 027 285-7, and SP 002 907) contains 1,372 entries published between 1916 and the present. Entries are divided…

This bibliography is an annual supplement to the first bibliography on human relations in the classroom (ED 051 315), covering the period April through December 1971 for items announced in RIE, and the period May through December 1971 for journal articles cited, and contains references to published books, documents, journal articles, and…

Eight propositions regarding the interaction of teachers and students to create educational outcomes are presented and discussed: 1. It is necessary to look at both cognitive and affective outcomes whenever we want to evaluate the effectiveness of teachers, or an educational program. 2. There is a need for more research on the reciprocal…

Observations by trained observers using the Descriptive Observation Record of Individualized Instruction were compiled on 335 teachers, who also completed a self-report of the Individualization of Instruction Inventory. Both inventory results were then examined with the purpose of determining the relationship between self-reports of the teachers…

The ethics and conduct of social studies teachers are discussed and the values that should guide their classroom behavior are articulated. Two sources of values are integrated to derive the value base for ethical conduct. The first source utilizes the three criteria for education presented by the educational philosopher, R. S. Peters--character…

This book presents a collection of strategies to help teachers at all levels develop a rapport with students and manage everyday school problems. There are 17 chapters in 9 parts. Part 1 "Tips for New and Student Teachers," includes (1) "Odds and Ends for Beginners." Part 2, "Beginning a Winning Year," includes (2)…

The impact of research and development (R&D) on decision making and managers in vocational education and training (VET) was examined through a review of recent Australian studies in VET and health care. The framework adopted to analyze the relationships between R&D and decision making distinguished between the decision-making domain, the…

Research on the impact of classroom environment on student behavior, attitudes, and achievement is reviewed. The review is divided into three areas: environmental variables; ecological perspectives; and open space school designs. Research needs are discussed, and the advantages and disadvantages of various research designs are summarized.…

Presents activities, recommendations, and guidelines for creating a nonsexist social studies curriculum. Recommends using nonsexist language, considering the influence of gender bias, examining the contribution of women, and modeling nonsexist behavior. Includes several lists of instructional materials and resources. (MJP)