Behavioral observation systems allow for a relatively objective way to record important academic, behavioral, and/or interactional processes. Not surprisingly, the majority of school-based observational methods have been designed for and evaluated within the classroom setting. Although this is understandable, the playground context during recess…

The manual is designed to provide an individualized, competency-based approach to training professionals who work with special needs children. The manual is organized according to three units, each with stated purpose, objectives, and learning experiences and activities. Following a pretest of general knowledge and skills, unit I addresses the…

Discussed is the assessment of sociometric and observational measures of peer popularity and communicative egocentrism for 60 white, middle-class female preschoolers. Results indicate that communicative egocentrism was significantly related to the observational measure of peer popularity but not significantly related to the sociometric measure.…

The first of three papers on underachievement in children focuses on causes, identification and treatment. Research is reviewed concerning 11 factors (including low self esteem, socioeconomic influences, and teachers' expectations) in underachievement. Identification and diagnosis through observation and self observation are examined. Seven…

THE BROAD PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO SYSTEMATIZE INFORMATION ABOUT INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS BY DEVELOPMENT OF A DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS OF THESE PRACTICES IN THE SCHOOLS STUDIED. THIS INFORMATION WAS COMPILED BY THE USE OF QUESTIONNAIRES AND VISITS TO EACH OF 317 SECONDARY SCHOOLS BY RESEARCH TEAMS. ONE OF THE FIRST CONCLUSIONS…

The object of this study was to validate a technique for establishing inter-rater reliability on the Southwestern Cooperative Interaction Observation Schedule (SCIOS), where it was impractical to bring the observers to a common site. Reliability was originally obtained when eight observers met together. Observers were divided into four pairs. A…

This teacher evaluation checklist with accompanying manual was designed for use in Hartford, Connecticut, public schools to provide a means of teacher self-evaluation and to provide principals and other designated administrators criteria for objective observations and comment on the quality of teaching activity. (The "Instrument for the…

This project formed small seminar groups of behavioral scientists and educators to study the sociology of the classroom. The groups observed classrooms in elementary schools, high schools, and universities in Montana. Library research and discussion were other methods of investigation used. It was concluded that the classroom is part of society's…

This study was designed to test the hypothesis that a measure of students' influence relative to teachers' influence is needed in the classroom. The Hit-Steer system, designed by Thibaut, Coules, and Robinson to reveal the patterns of teacher and pupil influence as expressed classroom interaction, was used to observe teachers and students in a) 14…

Television (TV) teachers filled out a mail questionnaire designed to determine factors which caused these teachers to feel satisfied with their jobs. Job satisfaction was higher for teachers who felt they had been given adequate training in adapting their teaching to TV. Except for teachers who most often received feedback via telephone after…

This is the second of a two-part article on theater arts for every classroom. The total program consists of structured lessons that incorporate role playing and improvisatory activities with learning the craft, creativity and art of the theater. (Editor)

The reluctance to use film and video equipment for systematic observation and recording can be partially attributed to an assumption of reactivity and internal invalidity. The results of the study discuss placement of the observer and the use of film in data collection. (Author/DEP)