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Harn, Beth A.; Linan-Thompson, Sylvia; Roberts, Gregory – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2008
Research is clear on the benefit of early intervention efforts and the importance of intensive instructional supports; however, understanding which features to intensify is less clear. General intervention features of group size, instructional delivery, and time are areas schools can consider manipulating to intensify instruction. Also, each of…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Early Reading, Academic Achievement, Educationally Disadvantaged
Reck, Carleen – Momentum, 1984
Discusses and makes recommendations concerning the quality use of available school time. Focuses on administrative scheduling for maximum classroom time; teacher management of classroom time for maximum instructional time; teacher planning of instruction for maximum student time on task; and teacher creativity. Provides an instrument for…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Planning, Scheduling, Time Factors (Learning)

Rossmiller, Richard A. – NASSP Bulletin, 1983
Reviews the findings of studies conducted on students' time on task in school, noting especially the factors influencing students' total time in school and their time engaged in learning. Draws implications for schools' use of instructional time. (JW)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Time Factors (Learning), Time Management
Rickabaugh, James R.; Kremer, Michael L. – Spectrum, 1986
A study of 11 Wisconsin elementary schools determined: (1) how much whole group time occurred in each grade level within all the schools; (2) the impact of pullouts (students withdrawn from their self-contained classrooms) on whole group instructional time; and (3) areas of the curriculum most affected by pullouts. (MLF)
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Elementary Education, School Schedules, Tables (Data)
Kuceris, Misty – Executive Educator, 1982
To improve test scores and instructional quality, school districts in New Brunswick (New Jersey) and Adams County (Colorado) implemented programs to increase student time on task. Administrators introducing time on task programs should involve teachers and principals in planning, answer six staff questions, and provide support for necessary…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement, Program Development, Program Implementation

McWilliam, R. A. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1991
The article reviews research on children's use of time with emphasis on maintaining "engagement" (developmentally and contextually appropriate behavior). Techniques for preschool teachers to use to promote high levels of engagement by children with or without disabilities are identified. (DB)
Descriptors: Attention Control, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Learning Activities
Educational R&D Report, 1979
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT Far West Laboratory researchers involved in the Beginning Teacher Evaluation Study contend that increasing Academic Learning Time promotes basic skills achievement among elementary school children. During the course of the six-year study, researchers identified numerous "helpful hints" for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Educational Research, Elementary Education
Schilling, Deanna E. – Academic Therapy, 1986
The author discusses ways in which special education classroom teachers can examine the ways in which their classrooms are organized to save academic time without losing common sense. (CL)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Pisarchick, Sally E. – 1989
This document discusses the importance of time management for learning-disabled students and techniques to enhance the teaching of time management skills. Teaching effective time management calls for consideration of the student's readiness to learn new material, effective transitions between activities, clear prioritization of educational…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Skill Development, Teaching Methods
English, Fenwick – Principal, 1984
An examination of pullouts--the practice of withdrawing certain elementary school students from their classrooms, usually for specialized instruction, field trips, assemblies, or school projects. Includes historical background, a study of curriculum effects, study guidelines, and solutions to pullout problems. (DCS)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Curriculum Problems, Elementary School Curriculum, School Schedules
Florida Reading Association. – 1983
A study was conducted to provide descriptive information about the quantity of classroom time used for teaching reading and the interruptive events that occur during the scheduled reading time. Data were gathered from 148 public and private school teachers representing all grade levels and a wide range of teaching experience. The subjects each…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Instruction, Reading Research
Gayer, Harvey; And Others – 1994
Researchers have recently attempted to identify the characteristic behaviors of effective problem solvers. To assist those psychologists who work with teachers to improve student levels of persistence on academic tasks, this paper reviews the current literature on persistence. Persistence, or the amount of effort and time a student is willing to…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attention, Children, Educational Psychology

Gettinger, Maribeth – Special Services in the Schools, 1986
A review of research relating to academic engaged time from the perspective of the special services provider indicated that academic engaged time is related to student achievement, and recommended that teachers provide greater supervision and monitoring, limit disruptions, provide feedback, use the direct instruction model, and encourage student…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Educational Trends

Prater, Mary Anne – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1992
This discussion examines ways to increase time on task of students with mild disabilities, focusing on teaching behaviors (e.g., gaining attention, questioning, and monitoring students), instructional management, and behavior management. A self-evaluation checklist of 24 teacher tasks during group instruction and seatwork is provided. (DB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Mild Disabilities, Self Evaluation (Individuals)

Van Scyoc, Lee J.; Gleason, Joyce – Journal of Economic Education, 1993
Reports on college-level microeconomic classes to compare learning in short-term intensive course with traditional semester-length course. Found students in three-week courses performed better on achievement tests than those in traditional semester courses but this advantage disappeared when knowledge retention was measured. Raises policy…
Descriptors: Economics, Economics Education, Educational Strategies, Higher Education