Pay incentives effectively motivate teachers in a suburban school district in New York State to reduce their rates of absence, particularly the number of sick days used. This suggests clearer perspectives on teacher absence. (BJV)

Examination of physical education teachers' health practices, fitness status, and perception of themselves as role models suggested that the subjects had below average levels of physical fitness, although 72 percent thought that they were good role models for encouraging students to adopt important health and physical fitness habits. (CB)

When conflicts arise between the call for information in the name of public interest and the teacher's right to privacy, teachers' privacy should be respected by school boards and administrators unless the teacher's private life impairs the fulfillment of professional responsibilities. (IAH)

Teachers' thought processes in interactive class situations were analyzed. Interactive decisions are those teachers make during interaction with students and are made on the spot with limited reaction time for the teacher. This study shows types of reflections-in-action by inservice teachers. (JD)

A study of the reliability of teacher's interpretations of graphed performance data on students with moderate to profound mental retardation revealed that teacher judgments are consistent and accurate for continuous improvement in performance, but less consistent for variable performance. (MSE)

Describes a method to chart a teacher's visual contact with students in the classroom. Reports that this approach helps teachers locate students who needed to become more involved in classroom participation. (RS)

Provides a rationale for use of the term "developmentalist" to refer to practitioners, teachers, and scholars. Defines being a "developmentalist" and suggests that this concept, which integrates educators' knowledge bases about preschool, child care, and early childhood education, contributes to a comprehensive view of child…

Finds that while both teachers at times were able to provide shared reading experiences that reflected the developmental principles underlying the big books concepts, in both classrooms, practices consistent with a skills/transmission model of literacy acquisition predominated. (RS)

Illustrates how child caregivers and preschool teachers have positively affected the lives of young children. Cites two examples in which teachers helped children who needed meals and who needed a haven from a violent home. (BB)

Offers seven stories about one teacher's preschool and elementary school children to demonstrate that it is from their students that teachers learn to be better teachers. (SR)

Discusses eight books which illustrate different approaches teachers are using to continue learning from their colleagues, from their teaching and their students, and from writing. (SR)

Suggests way for directors, principals, and NAEYC affiliate groups to promote the association's Code of Ethical Conduct. Also suggests ways for early childhood care and education professionals working in state government to incorporate the Code into the training and technical assistance they provide. (HTH)

Examines the roles and relationships involved as a first-grade teacher and her students built a classroom community that supported the children's acquisition of literacy. Shows how the teacher helped the children and how she got out of their way to allow them to take control of their own learning and curriculum. (SR)

Survey finds: (1) recreational and academic reading attitudes became gradually more negative over the elementary school years and were steepest for least able readers; (2) girls possessed more favorable attitudes than boys; (3) ethnicity played little role; and (4) extent of teacher's reliance on basal readers was not a factor. Suggests that…

Discusses the development and implementation of an approach to studying classroom practice called "video visits," used in a research project on portfolios. Casts light on specific information about portfolio use and considers the possibilities and potential of video visits as a research tool. Notes disparities and reinforcements between…