Describes the positive reactions of parents, teachers, and children to the woodworking classes in a school's parent participation program. (SDH)

This article describes two experiments determining the effect of video tape feedback on teacher behavior. (PD)

Author described the use of contracts in a general music class. As well, she provided a lengthy list of suggested contract activities that readers might wish to try in their own classroom. (Editor/RK)

Deals with the female role and possibilities for reflectively examining, within the classroom, society's view of feminity. (Author)

This study examined the extent to which teacher verbal behavior in the classroom reflected the type and level of cognitive processes as conceptualized by Sternberg's componential theory of intelligence. The frequency and distribution of these behaviors within and across disciplines was also explored. Twenty-three teachers in four high schools were…

One hundred sixteen students enrolled at two midwestern universities in neighboring states completed a 28-item Student Perceptions of Evaluations Questionnaire to determine students' attitudes towards the evaluation process. Four central questions to be answered were: (1) Do students understand how evaluations are used? (2) What are students'…

Discussed the game-like atmosphere teachers might want to create for fruitful listening experiences as well as describing illustrative games that can be used for such purposes. (Author/RK)

Experienced in the process of student evaluation of teachers, this author suggests ways of using student assessment to best advantage. (Editor)

The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not viewing a silent, single concept super 8mm film would affect the response of elementary school children to a set of questions related to the film. (Author)

Students at the Ohio University School of Journalism learned to gain practical experience in assuming responsibilities of the director of development in an independent secondary school. (Author/RK)

Students from the Moorestown Friends School spent three weeks in Philadelphia on a project that helped to show them that learning occured away from books and lectures and that personal experiences had a valid place in one's education. (Author/RK)