Surveyed 588 regular classroom teachers and 21 specialist teachers from Newfoundland and Labrador. Respondents reported moderate levels of stress. Nine categories of stressors were ranked almost exactly the same by teachers of different grade levels, with Time Management and Parent/Teacher Relations highest. (Author/MCF)

By analyzing the elements of experience, handling of time, contextualizing, role of the narrator, and integration of these factors it is possible to trace developments in the texture of personal and imaginary stories among students 11-18. Thus, narrative is revealed as a "primary act of mind" involving increasingly mature insights and perspectives…

Among the administrative strategies principals can use are time management techniques for limiting the day's activities and providing early warning of upcoming events, communication strategies for keeping teachers informed and involved, and problem-solving strategies that encourage the principal to focus on problems worthy of serious attention.…

Presents 10 time management strategies to help administrators save time. The strategies discussed include lists, deadlines, work delegation, skill development, teamwork, flexibility, avoiding interruptions and procrastination, converting waiting or traveling time into productive time, and use of forms. (MBR)

Discusses and makes recommendations concerning the quality use of available school time. Focuses on administrative scheduling for maximum classroom time; teacher management of classroom time for maximum instructional time; teacher planning of instruction for maximum student time on task; and teacher creativity. Provides an instrument for…

Learning disabled students need help in developing those prerequisite skills that are necessary for achieving order: dividing tasks into parts, establishing routines, managing time, and making decisions. (CL)

School Psychologists in Georgia were asked to review their records of the time expended on a schedule of tasks performed in the process of assessing referred children. The results indicate that a ratio of one school psychologist for each 2,000 students is necessary to provide adequate service. (BW)

Married and divorced mothers in two-children families were interviewed about the allocation of their time and its perceived adequacy. It was concluded that the lifestyles of such families differ in important ways, but that divorced and married mothers spent about the same time in direct child care. (SK)

Examines the relationships between individual, work, and family demands and resources and work-related family problems among working parents (N=468). Presents a conceptual framework for the analysis of work-related family problems and documents the importance of several specific time demands and time management resources. (JAC)

Investigates strategies of 10-year-olds and 14-year-olds in tasks requiring prospective memory. Subjects were instructed to perform activities after waiting 30 minutes. As predicted, strategic time-monitoring occurred more frequently in the home than in the laboratory. Emphasizes the power of the laboratory as a contrasting context for…

To provide a model for analyzing the educational experiences of high school students, this article presents a profile of academic, vocational, and miscellaneous courses offered, and their enrollment, in four Nebraska school districts. Statistics are presented for subject areas within the above categories. Suggestions for applying the model are…

Planning a college president's inaugural ceremony is discussed. A timeline, an invaluable tool for planning an inauguration, is provided.(MLW)

Outlines the organization of time in a British secondary school, including class scheduling and time allocation. The author believes that effective time organization produces effective learning environments. (MD)

Three years ago, the staff at Bethel (Connecticut) Middle School made a commitment to establish the school as a professional learning community (PLC). As they delved into the PLC concept, they realized that the first step was to take a close look at how they used time during the school day. Specifically, they needed to determine how to best…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the scores students earned on their statistics final examinations and the number of minutes students required to complete the exams. In a previous study, K. Bridges (1985) extended the range of interest in this relationship from a single study to a course-based series, examining…