Reports results of a study of 274 4-year-olds in 17 half-day nursery classrooms, which examined: (1) the relationship between class size and individualization; (2) the influence of space on children's involvement in activities; and (3) the impact of various activity areas on children's and teacher's behavior. (ED)

The procedure used in this study to validate the behavioral categories was found to be a useful method for examining the validity of all classroom observation systems. (Author/DEP)

To determine what influences a teacher in providing reading instruction requires surveying more than one body of literature. It is important to note that the findings of any study are shaped by the questions that are asked and by the methods used to answer them. Although a large amount of research demonstrates overwhelmingly that teachers can…

In an experimental project, a university instructional development consultant (IDC) provided consultation for a faculty client in a graduate course where the IDC was also enrolled as an auditing student. The course, Issues in Higher Education, was taught by a university administrator complementing his administrative responsibilities, and the…

The relationships that exist between perceived teacher behaviors and the achievement of selected secondary students in Virginia, and the relationships that exist between perceived teacher behaviors and curriculum type were determined. Additionally, the relationship between sets of teacher behaviors and achievement were investigated. Five…

Predicated on the assumption that if teachers are to have a positive influence on the reading and television viewing habits of their students it is important for them to be aware of their own reading and viewing habits, a study was conducted to determine whether teachers spent more time reading or watching television. Fifty-six teachers in an…

An analysis of classroom discourse is reported in which the use of questions by science teachers is assessed in terms of arguments to establish knowledge claims. Questions are analyzed not for their form or frequency but for their function in the development of arguments which establish claims rationally. Seen in the context of rational argument,…

To clarify the interaction between elementary school teachers' theoretical orientations of reading and their classroom practices, this paper reviews the literature concerning theory-to-practice research. The studies are arranged into four categories: (1) teachers' conceptions of reading, (2) teacher planning, (3) teacher decision making, and (4)…

An instrument for determining pupil's perception of teacher behaviors is described. The inventory asked pupils to respond to statements reflecting teacher behavior in four major aspects of teaching: relating to pupils; mediating the learning process; diagnosing and evaluating; and managing and structuring the learning environment. As a parallel…