This pre-post field study compared effects of a coping model (CM) and a lecture/discussion style on use of redirection, general praise, and paraphrasing by 48 undergraduates in an elementary health methods course. Lecture subjects had no significant changes. CM subjects change significantly in use of praise and paraphrasing. (Author/SJL)

An analysis of more than 200 studies that investigated the effectiveness of various kinds of teacher training methods. (Author/MLF)

A questionnaire was administered to 180 students and 53 teachers in a rural and an urban high school. Results indicate a fairly wide "shared perception" of the fairness of teacher actions in general discipline, but significant differences on control of the academic process and content. The questionnaire is included. (Author/SJL)

Compared the effects of two behavior management strategies. More rapid and slightly greater improvement was achieved under the praise-soft reprimand combination than under the praise-ignore combination. Improvement in behavior diminished less rapidly in the reversals following the praise-ignore phases. (Author)

Summarizes the findings of an initial study designed to explore the relationship between instructor communication variables--communicator style, disclosiveness, and solidarity--and student learning. Reports in detail a follow-up study which assessed the relationship between the same set of instructor variables and student evaluations. (PD)

Responses to criticism of the amount of theory involved in the physical education teacher's training suggest the significance and applicability of theory. The prospective teacher must understand that theoretical knowledge facilitates the ability to interpret and predict behavioral phenomena. (JMF)

Data on teacher expectation research have revealed that some teachers treat high- and low-achieving students differently and that teachers' expectations appear to be associated with student achievement. (Author)

Five different process-product studies are presented along with a definition of competency. Implications of these attempts to identify relationships between teacher behavior and pupil outcome are summarized. (JMF)

The purpose of this study was to describe the effects of teacher expectations on specific teacher behaviors and student behaviors during physical education instruction. (MM)

Research revealed that teachers with a positive view of human nature seemed to be more open toward and accepting of acts considered to be typical behavioral problems of elementary school children. This group also seemed more concerned with the child's personal adjustment than with proper behavior and deportment. (Author)

The winter 1978-79 issue of this journal (see TM 504 601-609) contained a series of articles exploring the thinking of elementary school teachers while teaching, planning, making decisions, perceiving pupils, and expecting student behavior. Findings of this series are summarized and implications for research are discussed. (GDC)

Reports results of an intensive study of adult basic education (ABE) teachers in Nebraska community colleges to analyze (1) teacher characteristics; (2) attitudes of the teachers toward their work; (3) attitudes of teachers toward their training; and (4) their perceived training needs. (DR)

The author asserts that, to defend their programs, art educators must cooperate with other school staff. She warns that, by too closely identifying with the traditional artist's role (communicating nonverbally, being creative, acting as a tradition-breaker), the art teacher may risk being viewed as separate, noncooperative, and divisive. (SJL)

Reviews and evaluates the current research on the use of home-based reinforcement programs to modify both disruptive and academic behaviors in the classroom. (Author/MP)

Using a stimulated recall technique, the reports of cognitive processes during teaching of twelve experienced junior high school teachers were recorded in an experimental setting and analyzed. Reports were related to teachers' cognitive style and ability. (Author/JKS)