Reviews some of the current approaches for assessing asynchronous interaction. Describes an approach to assessing the contributions of students to an asynchronous forum (WebBoard) based on social constructivist learning theory. Presents a taxonomy of computer mediated discourse organized by the Simmons levels of assessing reflective thinking. (AEF)

Examines what should be the oral component of a foreign language course. Structural, interactive, generic, and contextual constraints are discussed in terms of their implications for teaching. (32 references) (Author/CK)

This book is intended to help teachers and college students promote more effective learning through development of critical thinking and reflective learning skills. Part 1 is about theory; it consists of five chapters, which include an overview of the book's themes as well as discussions of learning philosophies and models, learning theories, the…

This study examined the congruence of teaching method and observed teacher behavior. Its purpose was to find out the actual behaviors in which teachers engaged when using a specific teaching method and whether or not these behaviors were congruent with those dictated by a theoretically based teaching model. The specific objectives of the study…

VERBAL INTERACTION BETWEEN TEACHERS AND PUPILS WHEN THEY ARE READING CRITICALLY IS REPORTED. SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE CHILDREN AND 24 TEACHERS FROM SEVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, SERVED AS SUBJECTS DURING THE 9-MONTH INVESTIGATION. TWELVE CLASSES, TWO AT EACH OF THE SIX ELEMENTARY GRADE LEVELS, WERE GIVEN TRAINING IN CRITICAL READING…

TO PROVIDE THE CHALLENGE FOR IMPROVING TEACHING BEHAVIOR WITHOUT THE THREAT THAT COMMONLY ACCOMPANIES A TEACHER-SUPERVISOR EVALUATION PROCEDURE, 22 TEACHERS IN A 2-YEAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INSERVICE PROGRAM HELD GROUP SESSIONS, GUIDED BY A SUPERVISOR, IN WHICH TEACHING BEHAVIOR WAS DISCUSSED. THE TECHNIQUES USED INCLUDED FLANDERS' INTERACTION…

The interactive effects of a student's conceptual level and the structure of the teaching environment are examined. Concept level for the purposes of this study is identified as maturity in information processing and in interpersonal competence. Thirty-three preservice teachers were classified as being at a high, middle, or low conceptual level.…

Classroom simulation and interaction analysis are 2 new approaches to preservice observation and practicum training which involve maximum student participation in the learning experience. A 2-factor design was used to investigate the interacting effects of these 2 types of training; 92 student teachers in randomized groups received interaction…

This paper offers a concept for overcoming some problems in classroom observation research stated in the following three propositions: (1) there is a logical gap between available means for describing teacher behavior using observation schemes and the larger purposes of education; (2) classroom observation instruments have neglected descriptions…

This booklet describes the learning experiences that take place in and as a result of a learning laboratory. Part one presents a brief history of the group dynamics movement, focusing especially upon the history of the National Training Laboratory of the National Education Association. Some significant characteristics of laboratory learning are…

Interaction analysis, based on the Flanders system but containing the additional category of maladjusted behavior, was applied to three videotaped classroom situations involving socially maladjusted children. The first two were made in January; the teacher was involved in a T-group experience in February; the third videotape was made in May with…

This study investigates the nature and stability of verbal behaviors for different contextual purposes in classrooms with varying structures, from traditional to open, utilizing the RCS interaction analysis system modified to code for contextual purpose (cognitive, procedural, social, affective, and behavioral). Eighteen observations were made in…

This report summarizes the results of seven observation studies concerning teacher behavior, learning activities, verbal communication, the effect of teacher behavior on pupil achievement, training programs in interaction analysis, and children's interest in elementary social studies. Discussions and recommendations based on the research data are…

This study was undertaken to determine which verbal behaviors teachers value, where they acquired their verbal behaviors, and how they justify them. (JD)

Radio-assisted practice is a technique that allows unobtrusive communication from supervisor to trainee teacher during actual teaching activity. Further research, implications, and application to the enhancement of intelligent teaching skills are discussed. (Author/DF)