Learning disabled and nondisabled children (in grades 3 through 5) were videotaped while being administered a standardized interview by a young adult female. In general, it was found that observers judged learning disabled children more harshly than nondisabled youngsters. (Author)

The results indicated that training had the effect of reducing the biasing effect of the diagnostic label when the rating scale was employed. No biasing effect was noted for the time sampling results. (Author/DLS)

The article describes procedures for developing and evaluating the pretend play of mentally handicapped children and provides illustrative case studies on the use of the observation scheme to evaluate children's progress. (SBH)

Results indicated that untrained observers perceived the group of children as functioning at a somewhat higher level than did trained evaluators. (Author)

The observational data on the eight superintendents studied tend to indicate that the superintendent's administrative behavior is not, generally, as planned and organized as it is sometimes suggested in the literature. The pressure of time and the information burden placed on the superintendent pose a number of dilemmas. (Author/IRT)

The content and characteristics of the work of three Australian principals who were observed for three weeks are described with the findings expressed in a set of propositions about the principalship. (Author/IRT)

Investigated the occurence of language in the play of preschool children. Ninety-three percent involved playing with language sounds, and 7 percent with language structure. (Author/DB)

Provides guidelines for using classroom observation and feedback to improve teaching skills. (CM)

To date, the assessment methodology in the area has moved in two directions: sociometric measures (peer nomination and peer rating scales), which have provided the major means of identifying the socially competent child; and direct observation, principally employed in the specification of socially competent behaviors. (Author/DLS)

Forms of cooperation and sharing between infants and their parents were recorded in a play setting. Eight children at each age (12 months, 18 months, and 24 months) were observed. (Author/SS)

Describes a supervisory technique (the "O Cycle") based on observing and critiquing teachers, and a way that a small group of principals can create its own in-service program to acquire the skills required to use the technique. (IRT)

The ways in which process consultation is used to provide technical assistance to schools are discussed. (JD)

The Frankel Developmental Scale, a method of charting parents' observations of their handicapped children's development in seven areas (fine motor, gross motor, dressing, eating, social, language, and cognitive development) is described and a sample scale is presented. (CL)