In high-school chemistry the pre-experimental phase of inquiry cycles often remains neglected. According to a procedural model, which is described in the text, this phase begins with an observation that stimulates students' prior factual knowledge, the formulation of a research question for further elaboration (epistemic questions), the…

This paper argues that the standard approach to teaching the history of political thought does not serve the ultimate goals of political theory education, and that alternative approaches are needed to make the history of thought appropriate for undergraduates. A history of political thought for life ought to enhance a person's capacity to act as a…

Drawing on research that sought to explore the characteristics of "Possibility Thinking" as central to creativity in young children's learning, this paper considers question-posing and question-responding as the driving features of "Possibility Thinking" (PT). This qualitative study employed micro-event analysis of peer and…

This article describes the types of discourse seven high school teachers used during cooperative leaning. One classroom lesson where students worked in cooperating groups was audiotaped and fully transcribed for each teacher and a vignette of two of the teachers and one of the groups in his or her room are also provided. The data from the…

Article listed questions found to be greatly beneficial in selecting teacher candidates at a time when it is extremely difficult to differentiate between the most acceptable and the very most acceptable. (Author/RK)

An in-depth examination of the employment interview process is described in this document. The stated purpose of this manual is to help the interviewer understand his responsibilities, minimize interviewing mistakes, learn a systematic interview format, develop questioning techniques, design relevant and legal questions, and evaluate candidates…

Interviewing techniques for recruiting teachers from the perspective of both the interviewer and the job-seeking candidate are offered. Advice for the individual being interviewed for a teaching position includes a brief discussion on the importance of credentials, transcripts, application forms and references. Pitfalls are also outlined for the…

Journalists play a central role in U.S. presidential debates, but their exact role is unclear. Unlike the news conference or interview, the situation of a debate does not favor an adversarial role because journalists who assume this role tend to shift attention away from the main issues and reduce exchanges between the candidates. To insure true…

THE CONCLUSIONS OF AN EARLIER STUDY LED TO THIS STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF QUESTIONS INTERSPERSED IN THE READING MATERIAL, OF QUESTIONS PRESENTED AFTER THE MATERIAL, AND OF THE MODE OF QUESTIONING ON LEARNING FROM PROSE. ABOUT 120 PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS READ TWENTY 10-SENTENCE PARAGRAPHS OF BIOGRAPHICAL NATURE WITH EITHER A QUESTION BEFORE EACH…

This is an experimental 2-phase study which focuses upon perceived respondent burden (PRB), that is, upon negative feelings which may be experienced by people who participate in household surveys. For phase 1 of the study, whose results are reported here, the effects of two variables-- interview length and interview effort--upon PRB were assessed.…

The document offers guidelines effectively monitoring the quality of care provided in community residences serving people with disabilities. An initial section offers suggestions on observation and evaluation procedures. The remainder of the document lists possible questions to be asked in 19 areas: location, building and yard, relations with the…