A survey of 197 regular education teachers who had students with mild handicaps in their classrooms gathered data about structural arrangements, adapted instruction, use of adult aides, and size of groups. Results showed little indication that teachers change their instructional methods for such students. (JDD)

Relationships between teachers' (N=740) psychological condition (burned-out, worn-out, or healthy) and their affective reactions to student success or failure were examined. Findings indicated that affects of anger, guilt, pride, and disappointment varied with and could be predicted from knowledge of teachers' psychological conditions. (IAH)

This article identifies physical, psychological, and social obstacles that may block students' thinking ability. Guidelines are provided to help teachers uncover and overcome hidden obstacles. A glossary of thinking skills terms is included. (IAH)

Asserts that White teachers need to develop sensitivity and skills in teaching minority students. Examines how one teacher interacts effectively with minority teenagers. Observes that in ethnically and culturally desegregated schools, teachers can bridge cultural differences by keeping a sense of humor, and by viewing students as individuals. (MM)

Describes the use of tape recorders to give feedback about the English-as-a-Second-Language writing process. Tape-recorded feedback emphasizes natural responses to the writing as a whole unit of discourse between the teacher and the writer, and takes the focus away from sentence, clause-level, and surface-level structural errors. (CB)

A case study investigated the personal constructs of second language teaching held by eight teachers of Asian languages at Griffith University (Australia). The results, summarized using the Repertory Grid Technique, were reported in a chart of comparative "good" and "bad" qualities of second language teachers. A sketch of good…

Examined impact of structured sensitivity training on teacher's perception of pupils. Exposed female teachers (N=34) to one of four group programs: (1) structured sensitivity training; (2) unstructured training; (3) discussion group (control); (4) lectures (control). Found significant sensitivity improvement for Group l, some improvement for Group…

Analyzing a sample of 42 elementary schools and 45 secondary schools in the state of New York, this article investigates the organizational work characteristics that predict teachers' career dissatisfaction in order to establish a basis for changing the work environment of schools. (Author/TE)

Teachers were asked whether they gave higher ratings on liking, praising, and helping, and lower ratings on expectancy of success when student failure was attributed to low ability, illness, or low effort. Respondents indicated they would be most willing to help students with low ability, with low expectation of success. (JD)

More high schools are experimenting with block schedules to provide longer class periods and decrease faculty workload. Since a Colorado Springs high school adopted the new schedule in 1990, daily attendance, honor roll participation, college enrollments, and earned course credits are all higher. Benefits for schools in Maine, Illinois, Ohio,…

Describes project that provided technical assistance to elementary and secondary teachers at six sites while collecting data on problems encountered and educators' evolving concepts of alternative assessment. Key difficulties in understanding were teachers' focus on classroom activities rather than student goals, uncertainty about specifying…

Considers how to deal with an ethical dilemma concerning a caregiver's dislike for a child. Recognizes that no statement in NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct requires that a professional must like each child, and presents some ideals and principles from the code that may guide professionals through similar situations. (BAC)

Describes teacher/student feedback that is constructive and empowers the student to do more and feel good about what he or she has accomplished. Teachers' questions are answered concerning the amount of praise given, its effect on the class overall, and pitfalls. Three narratives are offered as examples of effective praise and criticism. (GR)

Chico, California, schools adopted multimedia distance learning using ISDN (integrated services digital network) to resolve a serious problem: the shortage of well-qualified science and math teachers. Problems encountered with using the equipment included audio signal difficulties, user-unfriendly conferencing equipment, stationary cameras,…

A clear set of shared values acts as an organizational and inspirational force in educational institutions. Recently, British schools have been experiencing conflict between their values and those of the National Curriculum. This article explores the nature of values, proposes a framework for assessing values in schools, and suggests how conflicts…