A comparative analysis of student-centered and teacher-centered instruction in two undergraduate college courses in educational psychology supported findings regarding learning and attitudinal differences favoring student-centered course sections over teacher-centered sections. (JD)

In two university business communication classes, 300 students analyzed teachers' nonverbal behavior. Responses showed that instructors' nonverbal communication is integral to the formation of student attitudes toward the instructor and the course. (SK)

The following are features of effective teacher development: (1) a positive climate for change; (2) carefully planned activities related to explicit program goals; (3) relevant theory and research; (4) active participation; and (5) practice, feedback, and support for transfer of learning. (SK)

Through conversations and classroom observation emerges a portrait of a teacher at a residential school for boys with severe emotional and behavioral problems. The account reveals the teacher's personal growth and professional development as well as the difficulties and dilemmas faced in the classroom, presenting teaching as an act of love.…

Discusses the content and processes for initial-year-of-teaching programs. Suggests and describes the study of teaching cases as an approach for such programs. (RJC)

Practical argument is seen in contrast to logical argument as ending in an action, rather than a logical conclusion. Three case studies illustrate value conflicts revealed in eight student teachers' practical argument, and examine the resolution of those value conflicts in the concluding actions. (JD)

An observational study of 12 mixed-age and 12 single-age Dutch primary reading/language and mathematics classes revealed that time-on-task levels were lower for the mixed-age classes. However, no significant differences in achievement test scores were found. (IAH)

The author proposes that two curricula are present in some educational programs for retarded adults: a manifest curriculum of life skills that promotes independence and personal responsibility and a hidden curriculum of infantilizing behaviors and attitudes that promotes dependence and immaturity. He discusses how to remove the latter curriculum.…

Discusses confrontations which lead to growth in day care teachers. The steps of confrontation discussed include: (1) identifying the problem; (2) describing the desired behavior and how it will come about; (3) determining how the successfulness of the change will be measured. (RJC)

Observational ratings of 112 preschool student teachers on 9 teaching behaviors were factor analyzed to yield 4 underlying latent variables: facilitating, interpersonal, interactive, and flexible behaviors. The latent variables were positively correlated with each other. A path diagram illustrates the relationships among teaching behaviors and…

Discusses how preservice teachers in a reading methods course investigated the prevalence of round-robin reading in 72 elementary classrooms. Finds that the majority of the teachers used round-robin reading. Notes that the preservice teachers became acutely aware of what really goes on during round robin reading. Discusses five alternatives to…

Examines the effectiveness of predictable reading. Presents an example of an effective lesson using the predictable book reading component of the Early Literacy Project. Demonstrates that learning involves dynamic interactions between the novice and expert, and that the expert must recognize the child's independent level and determine through…

Investigates whether teacher modeling improves fifth-grade students' attitudes toward poetry. Finds that students exposed to modeling had a greater enthusiasm/appreciation of poetry. Acknowledges that appreciation of literature, including poetry, must be developed over a long period of time through a variety of means. (RS)

Tells the story of two schools involved in an education reform initiative in a large, urban district. Argues that teachers who see themselves as learners create a supportive environment and are much better prepared for the massive challenges, the continual setbacks, and the incremental successes that enduring educational reform entails. (SR)

Describes the classrooms of bilingual teachers in an urban Phoenix, Arizona school. Discusses how the teachers struggle with questions surrounding language and literature, race and literature, and class and literature. Notes that the teachers seek books that include the children they teach and connect them to the world outside their neighborhoods.…