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MacQuarrie, Sarah; Howe, Christine; Boyle, James – Cambridge Journal of Education, 2012
Studies of primary education within the UK have shown that small groups can feature within classrooms; however, equivalent research within secondary education remains scarce. Research has established effective group work approaches, yet secondary teachers may encounter difficulties employing approaches tied to parameters embedded within primary…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries, Observation, Classroom Environment
McKeen, Cliff; And Others – 1972
Relationships among peer social interaction rate, classroom activity, and teaching style were investigated to determine whether teaching style could be defined in terms of differential student interaction rates across various classroom activities. Peer interaction rates were determined in three primary level classrooms representing various…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Group Behavior
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Rink, Judith E. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1982
The practices and philosophy of a teacher whose physical education classes include orthopedically handicapped students are described. Independent learning and a productive learning environment are emphasized through learning activities which involve children cognitively and affectively while they develop psychomotor skills. (PP)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Group Behavior
Buttner, Christian – 1996
This report, the third annual study of primary program implementation, outlines case study observations of learning groups and of teachers relations to groups. The learning atmosphere of a learning group is determined by presence of conducive or disruptive elements, input of children, and relation of the group to the teacher, in addition to good…
Descriptors: Children, Classroom Environment, Cooperation, Cooperative Learning
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McAfee, Oralie D. – Young Children, 1985
Reports results of a study in which 35 teachers of children ages 2.5 through kindergarten were interviewed and observed during group time. Reveals tentative conclusions that teachers can plan and implement activities that are more appropriate to the age, developmental level, or social functioning of the group. Offers specific recommendations for…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Early Childhood Education, Educational Improvement, Educational Quality
Bingman, Richard M.; And Others – 1971
The Inquiry Role Approach (IRA) is a strategy for classroom learning in which students work as 4-member teams and assume roles as Team Coordinator, Process Advisor, Data Recorder, and Technical Advisor. Cognitive as well as affective objectives are identified which relate to optimum learning and personal growth in the classroom. The counselor's…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Guidance Programs, Counseling, Counseling Effectiveness
Giles, Lawrence E.; Renfrow, Omer – 1965
This guide, one of a series designed to aid the social studies teacher, discusses the importance of a class study, offers suggestions for collecting information, a convenient form for recording the data, and suggestions for its analysis and use. The class study plan is presented in two parts: a study and composite picture of individuals of the…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques