Fifty-seven children were seen in interaction with their mothers, at 12 months and again at 18 months of age. The observational sessions included a teaching/learning task in which aspects of the mother's teaching style and the child's task orientation could be assessed. Additionally, assessments were made of "difficultness" and the…

A teaching style classification system that can aid in the evaluation of teachers is outlined. It allows the evaluator the use of systematic and orderly evaluation practices. (MD)

This study indicates that teachers want a good inservice program to provide practicality, support and encouragement, a systematic program, variety, and a chance to exchange helpful information and techniques with other teachers. (JD)

The author compares the relative merits of the lecture and discussion group instructional modes. (HMD)

Author encourages principals to tolerate various teaching styles and related philosophies which include practices, behavior and activities differing from theirs. (GB)

A review organized around a conceptual scheme of relations between teacher behavior and pupil growth which has some direct support in the research literature.'' (Author)

This article reports a study designed to appraise teaching styles though students' perceptions. (Author)

Discusses the need for organization and management studies in secondary schools, as well as in colleges and universities, caused by four main problems: large school size and linked and tiered school systems; pupil diversity; organization and management problems related to physical resources and teaching methods; and increasingly democratic school…

History is one of the most difficult subjects to teach because it rarely fascinates the student. (Editor)

Describes the procedures and results of a study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the 1966-67 Experienced Teacher Fellowship Program (ETFP) at the University of Minnesota. A questionnaire was administered to 497 elementary students of the 22 teachers who were participants in the ETFP. Data concerning the nature of class activities,…

Presents procedures, results, and conclusions of two studies designed to determine (a) whether any relationship exists between the amount and kind of information available to students and the kind of verbal behavior elicited in problem solution, and (b) if differential effects are created by visual as opposed to kinesthetic stimulus materials.…

The article discusses various studies relating to the University professor as a teacher. (MF)

The role of the fine arts in the lives of physically handicapped children is discussed. (CK)