Today, teachers have numerous concerns which create visible stress. In addition, teachers are expected to adapt to the latest educational methods. Modifications in attitude and behavior are required even though a high level of self-esteem may be necessary to achieve these behavior changes. (JN)

Examines typical elementary school teachers' marks on student writing assignments, which place greater emphasis on mechanics at the expense of content. Suggests ways in which writing program effectiveness might be improved by shifting focus to the development of creative and effective content, during which mastery of mechanics will occur…

A checklist for helping administration, staff, students, and parents manage school behavior is presented. (PHR)

Two studies were conducted to assess the effects of interagent, inconsistent discipline on aggression in young boys. (MP)

Nine examples of research findings are listed with the suggestion that teachers should be responsible for interpreting these findings in light of their classroom experience. (PBS)

Examines the treatment integrity with which teachers implemented a reinforcement-based intervention designed to improve the academic performance of elementary school students. Results indicate that teachers maintained adequate treatment integrity for two to four days, after which, implementation began to deteriorate. Daily feedback, however,…

Cheshire (Connecticut) High School was given a clear mandate to renew itself. Initially resistant faculty became enthusiastic while helping the principal develop a renewal framework stressing interdisciplinary instructional practices, integrated skill targets and assessment procedures, international awareness themes, large-scale technological…

Reviews difficulties faced by English as a Second Language students in writing for evaluation. Describes approaches for reducing writing anxiety, including focusing on the fluent expression of ideas rather than grammar, and providing nonjudgmental responses. Discusses results from the implementation of these approaches, suggesting that writing…

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards recommend interactive classroom discourse, including student questions and initiatives, rather than teacher-centered recitation structures, such as the traditional initiation-reply-evaluation sequence (IRE). This study explores how student questions and initiatives arise during a…

Explores whether OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education) inspections result in improvement in British schools. One-third of the 821 secondary teachers surveyed expressed an intention to change practice as a result of inspection. Seniority level was linked with intention to change and content of that change. Teaching experience, preparation,…

Presents a case study involving a primary grade student who has been caught stealing, offering differing perspectives on how the teacher should handle the situation. Each proposed solution draws on the NAEYC's code of ethics, offers analysis of student's behavior, and makes recommendations for disciplinary action that may or may not involve the…

Due to time and monetary pressures on former supporters, schools must confront an exponentially changing society with antiquated structures and less external support. Transcending these difficulties will require the collective support of schools, parents, communities, businesses, and students. Schools must focus on their primary mission, adopt…

Presents a study that obtained teacher ratings and student nominations regarding bullying and other behavior of children (n=121), including children with learning difficulties (n=20). Finds that the correlation between teacher ratings and peer nominations was significant for students without learning difficulties. Includes references. (CMK)

Provides classroom teachers with seven guidelines for responding to readers in ways that support the use of strategies for making sense of text. Discusses traditional responses to readers and "round-robin" reading versus reading conferences. Concludes that by responding appropriately to readers, teachers provide powerful demonstrations of the…

This article explores the problem of planning and how it underlies many of the problems common to first-year teachers. A related problem, how teachers define their students and themselves, is also considered. Case studies of three first-year teachers provide a context for discussion of these problems. (IAH)