Reports the findings of a case study aimed at determining if professionalism would affect the behavior of junior high school teachers (N=22) who were adopting a new procedure for evaluating student performance and reporting it to parents. Concludes that educational bureaucracy limits the influence of professionalism. (DC)

The efficacy of an applied behavior analysis model for enhancing creativity is reported. The model was implemented through teacher inservice training. Results indicate the positive effects at a much more time- and resource-economical level than methods previously demonstrated. (Author/GK)

Insights from noted high school publications advisers on how they keep pace with the changes in their profession and on what methods they have used successfully. (RL)

Describes a study which identified classroom teachers' attitudes and classroom behavior concerning issues of sex-role stereotyping. Eighty-six elementary and secondary teachers completed a sex-role stereotyping questionnaire. Results indicated that teachers feel inclined to discourage stereotyping, but they need help in implementing change…

Six characteristics of successful writing conferences between teacher and student are discussed. Conferences should: (1) have a predictable structure; (2) focus on a few points; (3) demonstrate solutions to students' problems; (4) permit role reversals; (5) encourage use of a vocabulary appropriate for writing; and (6) stimulate pleasure in…

The authors describe the use of a computer managed instructional system to demonstrate the effectiveness of a databased program modification methodology in regular and special education. Research on both concepts is reviewed and the educational implications are considered, including allowing teachers to spend more time in instruction. (CL)

Teacher education programs have long attempted to teach students to follow a rational mode of thinking. Recent research on teacher thinking has shown that a gap exists between how teachers think and the rational model. Such research should be used to give teacher educators insight into how their students think and learn. (JN)

Research on teacher effectiveness that only takes account of teacher behaviors is seen as likely to be unproductive. What is needed is study of teacher actions which requires that intentions, beliefs, and reasonings be considered since the classroom is a complex interactive realm. (MLW)

Presents a case study of one college level psychology instructor's (the author's) teaching evaluations over a 20 year period. He discusses how his teaching has been affected by the evaluation process and how he has been able to use teaching evaluations in the academic review process. (RM)

The ways in which values are learned in youth sport activities are discussed and the development of positive attitudes and behaviors are examined. Values are learned through modeling or imitating behavior. Three types of reinforcement can furnish incentives to achieve desired behaviors. (JN)

The problem of obtaining reliable descriptions of classroom events is examined. Using sampling theory, the amount of classroom time to be sampled and observed to obtain precise descriptions is analyzed. Results suggest that previous studies of classrooms have used inadequate samples to estimate the behaviors of teachers and students. (JN)

This survey reviewed 140 studies of the effects of class size on student cognitive and affective learning. Results of key studies are highlighted, making a case for smaller classes. Suggestions are made for further research on the emotional/psychological impact of class size on students and teachers. (SJL)

Teacher behaviors toward hyperactive boys on methylphenidate (ritalin), toward hyperactive boys on placebo, and toward normal comparison peers were compared. Teachers were more intense and controlling toward hyperactive boys on placebo, but no differences emerged between comparison and medicated groups. Need for broader monitoring of treatment…

Suggests things that classroom teachers can do to alleviate job stress by managing the non-teaching part of their professional lives: peer support, accountability, discipline, assignments, communication, organization, compromise, avoiding over-worry, and positive attitude. (CT)

An increasing number of children live in single-parent homes due to the rise in the divorce rate. Teachers must become aware of teaching and counseling approaches which will offset the negative effects of divorce on children and minimize the period of adjustment. (JN)