Four instructional styles characterized by dominative behaviors (control over students and direct influence by the teacher) and integrative behaviors (student freedom and indirect teacher influence) are described. How the four styles are dependent upon the needs of naive and sophisticated art students is examined. (RM)

Addresses problems of sex bias in communication studies, specifically in teaching public speaking and rhetoric. Briefly surveys major anthologies of speeches published from 1896-1981, noting that only 52 speeches (or speech excerpts) by women appear in 45 volumes. (PD)

Describes a study of turn-taking behavior in two kindergarten classes. Results indicated that when children were left on their own, they cooperated with turn-taking, whereas, when the teacher was present, he or she tended to dominate the turn-taking. (HTH)

Discusses the interrelationship of the language arts, and how both oral and written language help the learning process. Describes a classroom in which students' activities center around talking, and how the teacher participated as a researcher in ethnographic studies out of which came the motivation for this instructional approach. (HTH)

The psychology of personal constructs is suggested to help students interpret cultural facts and events in light of underlying attitudes and values. By constructing both their own and foreign values and extending them, students can find bridges to another culture and discover alternatives to their own cultural patterns of thought. (MSE)

Examines how teachers use questions to socialize and control students. (FL)

In a foreign language classroom, the students' job is that of mutual comprehension, among themselves and with the teacher, by not only attempting to understand but also understanding what is expected of them. It is this pattern of exchange that explains the slow rhythm and thematic progression of foreign language classes. (MSE)

The influence on learning of classroom climate in Indian schools is discussed, with attention directed toward such factors as teacher-student relationships, discussion methods, teaching style, peer relationships, and general psychological atmosphere. (LBH)

This paper discusses research in progress which is examining differences in the ways that boys and girls engage in small-group literature discussions, and the enabling strategies teachers use to support student talk. The paper uses case studies which draw on videotaped data from small-group literature discussions, interviews with teachers, and…

This report presents findings from a first year evaluation study of Integrated Math and Integrated Science curricular programs as they were implemented at Polk Academy, a high school in the San Francisco Bay area comprised of approximately 90% students of color. To promote scientific literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills, the…

This report describes a program for improving students' oral and written communication in mathematics. The target population consisted of third and fourth grade classes in a suburban, middle class community located in a large Midwestern state. The current lack of communication was demonstrated by the results of class surveys, student interviews,…

In multigrade instruction, children of at least a 2-year grade span and diverse ability levels are grouped in a single classroom and share experiences involving intellectual, academic, and social skills. "The Multigrade Classroom" is a seven-book series that provides an overview of current research on multigrade instruction, identifies…

Research suggests that oral language development is directly related to literacy, and is crucial for success in learning to be literate. This topical bibliography and commentary discusses language acquisition theories, components of language, phonology in literacy, and a first-grade classroom study that explored "literate talk" in the classroom…

This digest discusses various types of communication disorders, their incidence, the learning difficulties associated with them, the special case of English language learners, and the educational significance of communication disorders. Communication disorders may result from many different conditions such as oral-motor difficulties or…

Observation of human behavior increasingly suggests there is a chasm between "what you do" (leadership, skill, behavior) and "what you know" (intellect, cognition, aptitude). To examine the gap between what is done and what is known regarding the teaching of children, a project first reviewed the literature on school-life…