Scoring categories and administration instructions are given for use with the manual for the Draw-A-Classroom Test. The manual, also available, should be consulted if drawings are to be scored. This appendix to the manual is divided into five sections on space, persons, drawing the person, classroom constants, and objects. Specific details of the…

This report is concerned with systems useful for observing parent-child behavior. Part I. discusses observations in contrived situations, unstructured situations; in neighborhoods, laboratory, home and classroom. The paper details the point-time sampling approach, intersession rating procedure, anecdotal records, diary descriptions, (topical and…

The normal duties and responsibilities of school supervisors employed in 24 selected rural West Virginia school districts were determined through descriptive research methodology, and these duties and responsibilities were evaluated in terms of their importance to the supervision function. Questionnaires were sent to 38 supervisors; 34 were…

The study compared the effect of two training methods on pre- and post-student teachers' use of pedagogical moves in teaching. One treatment group classified moves from two videotaped lessons while the other group classified moves from the typewritten transcripts of the videotaped lessons. The frequency of moves used by the student teachers was…

Classroom behaviors of 24 primary reading teachers whose students averaged 1.27 academic years gain per 8 months instruction over the past 3-5 years were observed. Results indicated that, while many of the demonstrated behaviors adhered to advocated practices, several of their behaviors have been strongly criticized in the literature. (Author/NQ)

An approach to classroom observation assignments in teacher education programs is described which focuses on recording a systematic, objective record. (DS)

Three eduable mentally retarded English boys (ages 14 and 15 years) were chosen to participate in a behavior modification study to test what effects the modification of their behavior would have on their classmates. (PHR)

Describes a program that consists of a three-part cycle of activities, all of which involved the department chairmen working jointly with the principal on actual preobservation conferences as well as with actual classroom observations. (Author/MLF)

An alternative method for measuring student achievement is suggested, using a combination of teacher statements, classroom observations, current questionnaires, oral and written tests, work samples, previous tests, school records, and child interviews. (MJB)

The relative effects of positive reinforcement, response cost, and the two contingencies combined when used as contingencies for correct academic responses were compared on the dependent measures of accuracy of academic performance and level of on-task behavior. All three contingency systems increased academic performance and on-task behavior.…

The author explains what the IOWO is and the reason for the present conference and his part in it. He discusses the observation of learning processes and gives an example of an opportunity he had to observe a learning jump in a small boy. (MN)

The most important feature of science is that of controlled observations. There is a need for using multiple measures gathered in multiple ways from multiple sources. The intensive study of one or a few cases is a research strategy ideally suited for practicing counselors. It combines theory, research, and practice. (Author/JEL)

Discusses the process of observation and presents a systematic approach for incorporating behavioral observations into evaluations and written psychological reports, based on Robert Carkhuff's Human Resource Development Model. Using this framework and drawing on the experiences of the authors, several principles of report writing are discussed.…

The effectiveness of faculty observation was examined in South Florida's Continuous Laboratory Experience Program, in which students combine course work at the college campus with two hours work each day in a school. Suggestions for using non-faculty observers are offered. (LBH)