Student attitudes are affected by many aspects of classroom environment and attempts to change behavior must take them into account. By creating a nonthreatening classroom environment, teachers can address the motivational problems of at-risk students effectively. (JOW)

This article describes Project ORACLE which was research carried out at the University of Leicester begun in 1975 concerning (1) a longitudinal process-product study of teaching and learning in elementary schools; and (2) a study which concentrated on collaborative group work in the same classrooms. Results and implications are discussed.…

The author argues against the assumption that models of educational research that appear "scientific" must be correct. To illustrate this, he points out that teaching and learning in adult education are obviously related activites, yet, because of adherence to the "scientific," they are rarely related to each other in research. (CH)

States that the centrist position, emphasizing citizenship transmission, dominates social studies education. Claims that instruction is unstimulating as a result of its design and that teachers are educationally unprepared to adopt new methods. Advocates preservice teacher exposure to various models to allow an informed choice in teaching style.…

Describes an application of a checklist survey used to study teachers' activities in teaching computer studies. Teachers were profiled and then grouped into five distinct teaching styles. Results suggest that in-service training should be directed toward those teaching styles that have the strongest links with the desired objectives. (BSR)

Explores 60 children's perceptions of their teachers and reveals those areas in which students approved and disapproved of various teaching methods. Issues such as repetition of subject matter, and the balance between individual and group work were also explored. (Author/BSR)

This article seeks to identify the key factors that are important in being successful as a trainer and how to survive for tomorrow. It draws on research carried out in the United Kingdom and sponsored by the Manpower Services Commission and on many seminars, workshops, and conferences held with trainers and managers in the UK. (CT)

Ten professional and 10 peer teachers were videotaped while teaching a short lesson. Detailed codings and ratings of videotapes allowed an examination of interrelationships among teacher expectations, gender, teaching behaviors, and student outcome measures of cognitive performance and academic self-concept. Results are summarized and conclusions…

Reports a study that examined and verified the possibility that relationships between attitudes and second language learning are affected by specific second language teaching styles. Identifies and explains four styles and notes that three of the stages are relevant to attitudes. (SB)

In this anecdote a master teacher, leading ninth graders in a lively and productive discussion of "Ivanhoe," demonstrates effective teaching. (MCG)

Presents suggestions of a veteran elementary science teacher on ways to improve teaching practices. These include teaching science every day, emphasizing discrepant events, delegating authority to students with greater caution, consistently involving female students in science activities, establishing plans for student evaluation in science, and…

Describes two basic teaching styles for college geography courses: discipline-centered teaching and student-centered teaching. Though the discipline-centered approach is dominant in geographical education today, a student-centered cognitive orientation would be more relevant and more helpful to the intellectual development of students. (CS)

A concerted effort on the part of the teacher, the student, and the parent is essential for successful learning to take place. A discussion of how students should be guided in the learning environment was presented. (RK)

Agassiz, one of the first great naturalists, who made significant contributions in geology, natural history, and medicine as well, is discussed with regard to his imaginative and creative teaching methods. (LBH)

A study was designed to explore spiritual teachers of art and to illuminate the characteristics they share. A spiritual artist/teacher is defined as one who exhibits a deep involvement with aesthetic experiences which are personal, sustained, and purposeful. This research focused on data from in-depth interviews with higher education art…