After describing his research interests and classroom perspectives, the author discusses the "social construction" frame in which he suggests that teaching and learning in the mathematics classroom be viewed. Along with the three constructs of activities, communication, and negotiation, social construction offers promise for research…

Examines the factors which influenced learning of economics content among 511 sixth-grade students. Results showed that the student's general ability level, the emphasis given to social studies in the curriculum, and previous exposure to economics were the most important factors influencing economics learning. (JDH)

Argues that teachers are the most important factor in the process of motivating children to read. Explains how teachers can model reading for their students. (FL)

A study of the relationship of class size to the length, frequency, and cognitive level and diversity of both teacher and student verbalizations in medical instruction in an Israeli university is reported. (MSE)

Changes in the form and substance of teacher preparation programs often underestimate the force of the school culture in shaping teacher behavior in less than productive ways. The culture of teacher preparation programs commonly mirrors the elementary and secondary school culture. Selected components of preservice culture must be changed for the…

Describes a databased taxonomy of behaviors that elementary and secondary school teachers use to cope with both internally and externally derived work stress, considers the effectiveness of such behaviors, discusses methods for preparing teachers for working conditions, and points out the value of the taxonomy for future research. (PGD)

Reviews research on classroom management, focusing on behavior modification, group management, teacher effects, management training, and planning. Five types of management skills and six principles for effective classroom organization identified by researchers are suggested for application by teachers. (PGD)

Reports findings of a study on the self-reported incidents of sexual harassment of students in four scientific fields. Of the 101 written descriptions of harassment, 38 occurred at or before high school. As women continue their educations, their chances of encountering harassment from teachers are likely to increase. (Author/SA)

Variation in three representative teacher input variables are compared across second language studies to derive viable hypotheses about instructional factors that contribute to second language development. The review indicates that, while the quality and quantity of comprehensible input are important, interactive pedagogical behaviors are also the…

An intervention program, Changing Teacher Practice, was developed to cause effective staff developer behavior, effective teaching, and positive pupil outcomes. This study integrated knowledge about effective teaching and strategies for changing teachers and schools. (DF)

Teaching style was found to be related to family size, family crises, family activities, and family income adequacy. The saliency of these relationships was influenced by the age period in which the family experiences occurred. Knowing about student teachers' family and educational backgrounds gives some insight into their teaching behavior with…

This article explains why teachers must relinquish personal concerns to observe children more clearly. Careful observation makes it possible for teachers to learn students' needs and strengths and then develop strengths into positive ways of meeting needs. (DF)

Argues that because widely used multiple choice tests do not measure more complex cognitive skills, such skills are not taught. Suggests that greater costs of tests in other formats can be justified by their value for instruction--to encourage teaching of higher level cognitive skills and provide practice with feedback. (CMG)

Four instructional styles characterized by dominative behaviors (control over students and direct influence by the teacher) and integrative behaviors (student freedom and indirect teacher influence) are described. How the four styles are dependent upon the needs of naive and sophisticated art students is examined. (RM)

High school students were observed to investigate time-on-task and learning gains. Classroom observation and learning gain measurement showed that a lecture/discussion instructional technique led to the highest student achievement. Use of seatwork caused the least amount of achievement. (DF)