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Peer reviewedBredeson, Paul V. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1986
This article examines the efficacy and potential of naturalistic methods of inquiry for addressing research questions related to teacher participation in personnel selection decision making in schools. (MT)
Descriptors: Ethnography, Naturalistic Observation, Research Methodology, Teacher Selection
Peer reviewedYoung, I. Phillip; Heneman, Herbert G., III – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1986
A laboratory simulation was conducted to assess teacher selection decision making from the perspective of teachers. Results indicate that personality characteristics of interviewers influence decisions made by applicants. Implications are discussed. (MT)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Employment Interviews, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Selection
Peer reviewedBredeson, Paul V. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1985
This article discusses a conceptual model for understanding, describing, and explaining personnel selection processes and activities. Four theoretical strands--decision theory, impression formation, inference theory, and rating theory--are woven together as the basis for a proposed model to be used by administrators who are selecting teachers. (CB)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Personnel Selection, Teacher Employment
Peer reviewedYoung, I. Phillip; McMurry, Bruce R. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1986
Several studies have suggested that screening decisions made by principals are biased by the age of teacher candidates. This study analyzed the effects of age, position desired, quality of information, and quantity of information about the candidate on screening decisions. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Analysis of Variance, Decision Making, Principals
Peer reviewedCarkhuff, Robert R.; Griffin, Andrew H. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1971
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Rating Scales, Tables (Data), Teacher Education
Peer reviewedYoung, I. Phillip – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1984
Teacher selection is one of the most important managerial decisions made by school administrators. A laboratory study was performed to assess the impact of interpersonal performance styles on decisions made by administrators in interview situations. Research methodology and results are discussed. (DF)
Descriptors: Administrators, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedCarrera, Michael A. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1976
Presents some common practices and procedures that can be used as working guidelines for those considering the efficacy of peer programs in teaching sex education. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Information Needs, Peer Groups, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedRyan, Kevin – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1973
Considered the development of programs of teacher education and the necessity for further development of instructional skills. (RK)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Research, Student Costs, Teacher Education
Peer reviewedYoung, I. Phillip; And Others – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1997
Two studies explored employment age discrimination for public school teachers. Principals nationwide evaluated hypothetical teacher candidates with different ages and focal positions. Screening decisions had a disproportional impact for older individuals seeking positions with perceived higher physical activity levels. Age discrimination did not…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Age Differences, Age Discrimination, Decision Making
