Reviews several ethnographic studies that focused on classroom processes which exclude or discriminate against minority group children. Discusses how an ethnographic approach, which considers the social context of learning, can provide more insight than have studies focusing on academic achievement and environmental determinants. (GC)

This study examined the relationship between the frequency of adult/peer interactions of preschool children and their perceptual role-taking ability. (CM)

Examines the purposes of student evaluation and how they influence the daily life of the classroom. Discusses feedback to students and parents, minimum competencies, classroom observations, formal tests, and self-evaluation. (SS)

A method of discovery learning in which students learn the technique of observing and formulating questions is applied to landscape archaeology. This method demands that the relationship between tutor and student be adjusted so that the tutor becomes a fellow researcher rather than a conveyor of information. (Author/CSS)

Ideas intended for use in a high school biology laboratory are given. Swordtail fish are described as subjects for observation in animal behavior studies. (SA)

Evaluates the value and effectiveness of college science laboratory instruction. An observational system called the Science Laboratory Interaction Categories (SLIC) was used to assess the performance of students and instructors in introductory and advanced laboratories of a large midwestern university. (HM)

An examination of the Ford Teaching Project and inquiry/discovering teaching theories leads to 43 hypotheses about the problems and possibilities of initiating teachers into classroom action research. (MM)

A model staff development program is presently being implemented at Memphis State University in which systematic observation and videotape feedback is used to provide teaching faculty with the opportunity to analyze and improve their classroom behaviors. (MM)

A multiple-choice behavioral observation scale designed to be used by preschool teachers was factor analyzed to obtain factor coefficients. The four factors obtained were cognitive skills, self-control, relationship with achievement model, and dependency. (Editor)

Study shows that faster ILP students tended to dominate in dyadic interactions with slower learners during structured play situations, while equal dyads were composed of students with similar achievement rates. Study suggests that ILP might increase rather than reduce negative school attitudes, and that further research regarding this possibility…

Continuous observational recording over 57 hours evaluated behavior states of three adults with profound and multiple disabilities. Two independent observers also recorded for 22 hours. Although overall percentage agreement was satisfactory (above 80%), agreement on occurrence was unsatisfactory (mean of 65%). Agreement data were superimposed on…

Proposes three thought experiments on various contexts of teaching mathematics. The experiments are intended to raise questions about the mathematics curriculum and to engage discussion about what topics should have high priority in arithmetic teaching. (DDR)

Describes a study of the teaching of junior secondary French in Queensland schools. The key questions in the study regarding how communicative Australians are and should be are considered through empirical data collected in four junior secondary French classes over two years. The study involved observation and analysis of classroom interaction.…

Shows how teachers may use multidisciplinary, observational approaches to help students with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other students succeed in school. The needs of students with TBI are described, and educational planning guidelines are presented. A chart illustrates the effects of TBI, student needs, and teaching strategies. (CR)