Discusses the role of the Master Teacher, his ability to communicate with his pupils, and programs for developing teachers who wish to become Master Teachers. (RK)

Paper prepared under contract with the Defense Language Institute, English Language Branch, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and presented to the staff and faculty of the Institute in 1972. (RS)

Author offers suggestions for teaching standard English as an alternate dialect. (MB)

A long-term behavioral evaluation of an advanced undergraduate psychology course seeks definition and analysis of relevant variables affecting student performance, and the development of feasible individualized methods for efficiently and reliably producing optimal student performance in a manner that is preferred by both students and teacher.…

Communication between students is as important to students' learning as is communication between teacher and student. (IR)

Practical suggestions are offered to help the teacher understand and work with the hard-of-hearing child in a regular elementary school classroom. (WY)

A study explored the effects of classroom feedback and evaluation structure on students' attributional tendencies. Results suggest that the classroom feedback and evaluation system affect students' causal explanations of failure and success. (Author/CJ)

Reviews research on female and male interaction patterns. Examines classroom interaction in higher education and pedagogical alternatives developed in women's studies programs. Argues that the norm of classroom interaction is more closely aligned with typical male patterns of interaction. (PD)

Stresses the importance for language learning of ordinary and familiar situations that bring about dialog between teacher and children. Emphasizes an environment for language learning that is stimulating for the children and that enriches and enhances the linguistic skills they already possess while increasing their expressive skills. (FL)

Techniques of classroom role playing that promote student involvement and bring language to life are outlined and discussed, including principles of drama and communication, techniques of theatrical production, and group dynamics. Use is recommended in conventional introductory courses, advanced courses where communication is emphasized, and…

Discusses a study by Greta Morine-Dershimer that investigated the role of teacher praise in shaping student perceptions of classroom activities. (FL)

Discusses the need to make sure that developments in methodology and materials are in tune with the perceived learning attitudes of the learners; otherwise, the effectiveness of the materials is likely to be greatly reduced. (EKN)

The author identifies seven basic steps that can be considered in dealing objectively with classroom problems. He argues that using this research method to resolve classroom problems is one of the best tools available to enhance problem-solving opportunities for both industrial arts instructors and students. (SSH)

Results indicate that mainstreaming physically handicapped children into regular classes is having some positive consequences. Nonhandicapped children participating in the mainstreaming program show more ability to communicate with the handicapped than those not participating in the program. Handicapped children, however, are still not in the…