The purpose of this research was to analyze the effects of a teaching methodology on the question-asking behavior of elementary school children. A fifth grade social studies class was chosen as the site of this experiment. The teacher, aided by two interns, divided the class of 24 into three equal groups. The group controlled by the teacher was…

It is asserted that behavior modification principles (such as using behavioral objectives, positive consequences, and individualized adaptations) should be employed in teaching behavior modification techniques to parents and teachers. (CL)

Describes the philosophical bases of confluent education, and provides examples of this method in language instruction. (AM)

Like the successful psychotherapist, the successful composition teacher is one who communicates empathy, unconditional positive regard, and self-congruence. (DD)

Describes four possible ways to teach science: the formal, the indirect, the interpersonal, and the integrative. Provides examples of science lessons which illustrate each of these ways of teaching. (PEB)

The use of values clarification methods offers a means of dealing with the social-emotional stigmas associated with venereal diseases; techniques of educating students on this subject are discussed. (JD)

Discusses two techniques for use on the college level in teaching about the sociology of deviance. The first technique helps students understand the relativity of their personal beliefs. The second technique deals with strategies for investigating membership in deviant social groups. (Author/DB)

This article describes a health education class in which the students actively engage in improving their own health by physical activity and good nutrition. They are graded on the success of the program they undertake by clear proof of better physical condition. (JD)

A developmental psychologist discusses the meaning of "moral development" and suggests ways to implement classroom activities fostering the moral growth of pupils. (MB)

Having the preschool child as a participator, the teacher has a prime opportunity to use the behavior modification techniques of successive approximation, reinforcement, and stimulus novelty. (RC)

Peer tutoring strategies are discussed as an effective class of peer-mediated procedures for both classroom behavior management and direct instruction. Pertinent literature, alternative classroom procedures, and recent procedural advances are reviewed. (Author/TJH)

Tested effectiveness of instructional package designed to teach conversation skills to six behaviorally disordered elementary school children who were taught skills in two groups of three. Results indicated that the package was effective in increasing conversational skills above baseline levels in all subjects and in two settings. (Author/NB)

A recent study comparing Asian and American students identified three factors that contribute to superior performance of elementary school children. These are: (1) amount of class time devoted to academics and direct instruction; (2) parent support of academic activities; and (3) student effort. The study and its findings are discussed. (MT)

Points out that poor readers may exhibit behavioral, cognitive, and emotional problems. Offers a problem-solving framework for intervention in poor readers' nonacademic problems, and describes several possible types of intervention. (ARH)

Teachers can improve their practice by listening to, reflecting on, and making sense of practice. Sensemaking strategies include: deductive thinking; inductive thinking; and transductive thinking. (CB)