An approach to teaching based on the English infant school where "youngsters aged from five to 10 work in specially adapted, child sized environments, doing whatever they want. Part of a longer special report which is available from: Grade Teacher Reprints, 23 Leroy Ave., Darien, Conn. 06820 (No. 91291, 75J) (Author/AP)

Relationship Inventory and The Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16pf) were employed to establish significant correlations of moderate magnitude between four personality factors and three relationship variables, and to discriminate effectively for level of functioning. (Author/CJ)

The study demonstrates that the teacher aspirant who is introverted perceives her phenomenal world less positively than the prospective teacher who is extraverted, however, extravert and introvert groups do not differ in the positiveness of their attitudes toward children. Implications of Extraversion/introversion on teaching roles are discussed.…

Thirteen primary teachers provided information on 321 students concerning the students' temperament characteristics, school performance estimates, and classroom management decisions. Factor analysis of the temperament measures yielded three independent factors: Task Orientation, Adaptability, and Reactivity. A strong and consistent relationship…

Causal attributions of shy students (N=36) were compared with those of a comparison group of students (N=36) in ten situations. Significant differences between the two groups emerged when explaining outcomes of situations considered to be problematic for shy individuals. Causal attributions may reflect realistic and situation-specific…