Preservice and inservice aspects of teacher socialization are reviewed in this annotated bibliography of journal articles and ERIC documents. (CJ)

Results of this study provide empirical support for the inclusion of early field experiences in teacher preparation programs. While the effects of early field experiences in subsequent course achievement are modest, these effects are substantially greater than those reported for field experiences in conjunction with course work. (FG)

An inductive analysis of studies on discipline reveal four characteristics of effective classroom management. Preservice teachers should be able to: (1) develop a workable set of rules; (2) respond consistently to inappropriate behavior; (3) structure activities to minimize disruption; and (4) respond to, but not denigrate, the disruptive student.…

Study results indicate that the ideal department administrator would be a single female of any age who had some experience at K-12 level, less than 15 years in higher education, less than 10 years of administrative experience in higher education, and on the present job less than 5 years. (Author/CM)

Questionnaires and interviews were used to study student teachers' anxiety and reactions to classroom successes and failures. From the questionnaire responses, it was clear that anxiety fell during the three-week practice session while custodial attitudes increased. (FG)

A wide range of teachers were sampled to study whether attitudes toward the profession change with age and/or generation, or the amount of professional experience. Attitudes concerning the fulfillment of altruistic and pragmatic needs were assessed both for present views and for when the career choice was made. (Author/GDC)

Eight former English teachers explain how their work and training as English teachers affect what they now do. (RL)

Investigated was the status of the science attitude of elementary teachers in Trinidad and Tobago as measured by a Likert-type instrument. Six variables, which included the effects of gender difference, teaching level, school type attended, geographic location, and mathematics and science courses taken, were analyzed. (DS)

Relates some of the author's experiences while teaching on the Pine Ridge (South Dakota) Sioux Reservation, showing how learning barriers can be broken with a little understanding between teacher and students. (JT)

Describes a one-week experiment with a teacher exchange program involving the foreign language departments of two colleges, as a means to encourage faculty growth and development of new attitudes. Relates the details of the arrangements made, comments on teachers' reactions and students' evaluation of the exchange. (MES)

Role-taking, peer supervision, and gradual peer leadership evolution appear a promising method of producing positive psychological development during the student teacher experience. (JD)

Results revealed significant differences among elementary school teachers grouped by teaching experience, degree level, number of reading courses, and grade level taught. All differences supported the construct validity of the Inventory of Teacher Knowledge of Reading. Internal consistency reliability was estimated at .91. (Author)

It was found that teachers who have frequent contacts with parents were more likely to feel responsible for initiating contact and comfortable about meeting parental expectations, but that they had less support from parents than other teachers. (JD)

The study examined music educators' involvement with disabled students, their knowledge of legislation regarding the handicapped, and their needs in developing and implementing music education programs for special students. Information was obtained through a nationwide survey of 789 general, instrumental, and vocal music educators at the…

Researchers interviewed 95 staff members of San Francisco child care centers to learn about salaries, working conditions and job satisfaction. Explores why the turnover rate at most child care centers in the United States is higher than the national average for most workers in human services fields. (Author/RH)