A national survey of 214 active and retired judges teaching in law schools revealed information about court jurisdiction, teaching experience, reasons for teaching, problems, and benefits that teaching and judging have for each other. Recommendations are offered to the American Bar Association and the Association of American Law Schools. (MSE)

Surveyed 190 Greek kindergarten teachers about their academic background and use of mathematical activities in the classroom. Found that teachers with advanced academic preparation, with more experience, who taught in urban areas, or who taught at private kindergartens, used more mathematical activities with their students than less educated, less…

The results of a needs assessment of secondary science teachers (n=405) in the state of Kansas are presented. The assessment consisted of sections addressing teaching strategies, status of science education, state of the science curriculum, and material needs. Responsibility and teaching experience, educational preparation, common concerns, need…

Reports on interviews with 40 British special education teachers concerning the help provided by the special education support services. Suggests that these teachers find little value in support services for special education unrelated to classroom settings. Finds that teachers value the opportunity to share experiences about student progress with…

This study of the image of resource teachers measured the attitudes of 600 administrators and teachers in Queensland (Australia) secondary schools and colleges. Resource teachers enjoyed a strongly positive image, and a more positive image of resource teachers was held by those who used their services than by those who did not. (Author/JDD)

Researchers described the planning and interactive thoughts and decisions of less and more experienced preservice physical educators. Subjects planned, taught, and reviewed two lessons. Students thought aloud while planning, viewed tapes of their teaching, and completed interviews. Results indicated the subjects differed in decision-making…

Describes a beginning secondary mathematics teacher's professional growth before and after teacher education. Interviews, observations, and analyses of videotaped lessons suggest that, if teacher educators want to increase the power of professional preparation, they should strengthen the relationship between academic learning and practical…

Examines the use of life histories as a method for explaining successful aging patterns. Describes a life-history research project in which undergraduates personalize material learned in social gerontology courses, integrating the life experience and theories. Sensitizes students to the impact of social forces on successful aging. Argues this…

Describes the first four months of initial placement of two beginning teachers who took alternative routes to teacher certification. Both worked in urban schools. Both believed their introductions to their respective schools were abrupt, noting their mentors did little to help them make the transition into the classroom. (SM)

Examines the influence of educational experiences on preservice teachers' images and expectations of self as teacher, noting disillusionments in relation to understanding about the meaning of teaching. The paper explores discrepancies between preservice teachers' expectations and realities of schools, classrooms, and students. Relevant strategies…

Reports on a study that examined the relationship between supervising teachers' personal attributes and professional backgrounds and student teachers' attitudes toward their field experience. One result was an apparent relationship between the sex of the supervisor and the attitude of the student teacher toward teaching. (SM)

Accounts of the experiences of 22 student teachers completing a final 10-week training practice in secondary schools were obtained through ethnographic interviewing. Developing a sense of belonging to the school's teaching community was a dominant theme. Recognition by teachers as colleagues and confirmation of teacher status by pupils were very…

Parker Palmer--activist, writer, and teacher--discusses the spiritual nature of teaching; the heartfelt connections teachers make with students; the challenging demands placed on teachers; balancing stress with peaceful, reclusive times; the importance to teachers of a support community; and the qualities that enable reform-minded teachers to…

Experiential and adventure educators' work can enrich their personal and professional lives if they examine how people learn, the relationship between what is taught and what is learned, their values, and their commitment. To maximize their learning experiences, experiential and adventure educators can seek feedback from colleagues, keep a…

A general-education teacher, a special-education teacher, and her two assistants worked together to develop an integrated, fully inclusive classroom in a Bayview (New York) elementary school. A blend of whole and small-group instruction was augmented with peer teaching and small cooperative groups. Language remediation centered on the curriculum…