Relates how coaching football is like teaching writing to students. Both groups of students benefit from demonstrations by the teacher or coach and require practice and routine drills. Describes the KISS theory of "Keep it simple, stupid" and how teachers can utilize it as part of their teaching strategy. (VWC)

Clear funding/achievement relationships are emerging from the recent body of production-function research. Money does matter in producing educational outcomes. Factors such as small class size and teacher experience can drive up instructional costs. Schools cannot operate efficiently with scanty resources. Equalizing quality resource inputs is a…

Occupational stress ratings from 415 teachers of students with emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD) was modeled by regression, using teacher demographic characteristics, working conditions, and the ability to work with children with EBD as factors. All working condition variables, professional experience, and ability to work with externalizing…

A survey of 23 specialist and 49 mainstream Scottish teachers, 22 with experience of autism, 27 without, investigated attitudes towards inclusion. A minority of mainstream respondents believed children with autism should be integrated where possible. Mainstream teachers with experience of autism showed more confidence. Specialist teachers were…

Experienced teachers in North Carolina benefit from an evaluation system that sets clear expectations and combines traditional evaluation with individual growth opportunities. The model is based on a regional educational laboratory's 10 years of experience in research and development in formative evaluation. Teacher self-assessment is a key…

This article provides educators with guidelines and resources for developing professional portfolios that reflect their experiences, training, and achievements as educators. It discusses developing a portfolio, what to include in a portfolio, organizing a portfolio, the benefits of a professional portfolio, and packaging a portfolio. (Author/CR)

For principals, a teaching or educational leadership background is crucial for performing their instructional leadership and democratic governance responsibilities. Schools' experience with alternatively certified teachers (likely to be less effective, committed, or permanent than traditionally trained teachers) should raise cautionary flags about…

Reports a longitudinal study that examined inflight decision making of expert and student health teachers. Researchers videotaped teaching, played the tapes back, and encouraged the teachers to recall what they were thinking at the time. Expert teachers made more interactive decisions in the classroom across a larger number of categories. (SM)

A survey of 11 teachers with at least 15 years of experience revealed that traditional supervision does not serve veteran teachers' needs for feedback, collegiality, or professional growth opportunities. Many respondents raised issues of power and control in the teacher/supervisory relationship. Maintaining a collegial dialogue among practicing…

At the University of Delaware, an interdisciplinary college course called "LA.: City of the Angels" incorporated history, political theory, film studies, and literature. The course aimed to deepen student awareness of diversity by deconstructing Hollywood images of Los Angeles and examining the interconnections between regional…

Draws on an experience of teaching in Hong Kong to discuss (1) the challenges of intercultural teaching, such as culture shock, organizational demands, and communication differences; (2) strategies for adapting instruction to address obstacles; and (3) the ways an international teaching experience can enrich instruction. (CMK)

Under a trust agreement with the Federation of Teachers and the Poway (California) Unified School District, evaluation formats are tailored to meet the needs of new teachers, experienced tenured teachers, and tenured teachers who gravely need assistance. Experienced teachers work with beginning teachers to offer varied forms of assistance. (MLH)

Of 260,000 California public-school teachers, 38,000 (12 percent) have emergency credentials or subject-area waivers. The Lancaster School District has acted upon research indicators and teachers' needs by developing a multi-level teacher training support system. Pre-intern, intern, and beginning-teacher program facets are discussed. (MLH)

Provides comments by Nobel laureate Paul A. Samuelson, Harold W. McGraw Jr., William D. Nordhaus, Orley Ashenfelter, Robert M. Solow, and Stanley Fischer on Samuelson's introductory textbook "Economics," as presented at the 1998 American Economic Association meetings in Chicago (Illinois). (CMK)

Describes a later-entry first grade teacher at a rural school in Indiana, who has continued to teach despite a number of hurdles that would impede many educators. Demonstrates her commitment to the profession and to her school, a commitment which has continued to grow through each career stage. (RS)