Author uses a benefit-cost model in analyzing socio-economic determinants in teacher movement and attrition. (LN)

In a nation-wide sample of elementary and secondary schools in 122 school districts, the evidence suggests that there are relatively low levels of pupil participation in the standard learning procedures. (MF)

Research performed pursuant to a contract with the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Office of Education.

Children and teachers were observed during free-play periods to study the relationships among children's locus of control, children's behaviors, and teacher-child interactions. Results indicated no significant relationships between children's behaviors and locus of control. Teachers reinforced task and peer involvement in internal children and…

Cooperating teachers (144) and student teachers (224) provided information on what they appreciated most and least about the student teacher/cooperating teacher they worked with. "Bouquets" and "beefs" for student teachers and for cooperating teachers are listed. (CJ)

This review focuses on the influence of teacher anxiety on student achievement and suggests directions for further inquiry. Research has determined no mutually acceptable definition of teacher anxiety, therefore a variety of its aspects are examined, including teacher effectiveness and influence upon classroom climate.

The Rokeach Dogmatism Scale and the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire were correlated with educator-reported (N=110) use of corporal punishment. Results indicated that closed-mindedness and neuroticism were highly correlated with reported use of corporal punishment. Extraversion was moderately correlated with reported use of corporal punishment,…

Describes communications skills for dealing with "teacher owned,""student owned," and mutual problems that result in classroom conflict and poor relationships between students and teachers. (GC)

The presence of a disabled student presents unique problems for the adult educator who is often unprepared for working with the handicapped. This paper presents a discussion of common difficulties encountered in working with disabled adults as well as strategies for improving their educational experience. (Author/SK)

Although certain ethical issues in faculty employment have received attention, little consideration is given to others, such as the teaching role and avoidance of practical ethics in the curriculum. There are several possible reasons for this neglect, particularly the anxiety potential of the topics. College faculty must put their own ethical…

Twenty-one classroom guidelines are listed for the benefit of student and first-year music teachers. (AM)

Uses a model of stress which assumes that stress is a function of the balance of demands, supports, and job constraints to test a homogeneous professional group of teachers. Results show very modest support for the model, but confirm the percentage of variance accounted for by these measures is rather small. (Author/HLM)

Data analyzed from Communication Climate and Student Questionnaires confirmed the following hypotheses: (1) liked classes have a more supportive and less defensive communication climate than disliked classes, and (2) student behavior in classes with a defensive communication climate is characterized by the use of coping mechanisms (daydreaming,…