The author establishes an operational concept of the culture of teaching. He argues that educational research overrates the importance of specific behaviors by ignoring the patterns and origins of the rules governing the culture. A model is presented to account for the evolution of the teaching culture. (CH)

Three articles explore character education from different perspectives: "Teaching Students to See Beyond Themselves" (Lasley, Biddle); "An Effective Character Education Model for a Diverse Student Population" (Cline, Necochea); and "Teaching as Modeling: The Impact of Teacher Behaviors upon Student Character…

Argues that teachers should acknowledge their authority and accept the responsibilities that authority entails, such as sharing convictions without reservation and occasionally censoring students' beliefs. Argues for a revival of "ethos" as the central appeal of a rhetorical education. Raises the question of how a teacher should respond to a…

Makes a plea for those misfit teachers who used to be found in every school, single-mindedly dedicated to their subject matter, unsuited for the well-rounded team spirit and cooperation to which modern schools aspire. Hopes that such teachers are not an anachronism on their way out. (SR)

Preferred learning modalities of adults with learning disabilities should be assessed to make learning productive. Relevant information can be acquired about communication styles and skills, color association, hobbies and leisure activities, and favored learning or work environments. (SK)

Discusses difficulties related to teaching adult vocational education and suggests methods to achieve success: (1) build and maintain rapport; (2) discuss course objectives and participant objectives; (3) use visuals; and (4) model behavior to increase motivation. (JOW)

Nontraditional learners (n=25) at a remote site linked by audio/video were compared to 23 at the originating site. The remote group were concerned about isolation, alienation, and instructor preoccupation with students at the originating site. Internal classroom noise was more distracting for the originating site group than the remote group. (SK)

Examined teaching assistants' perceptions of various instructional issues and explored whether their perceptions were affected by nationality, gender, and academic discipline. Found significant predictors of teaching assistants' instructional roles, teaching style, instructional methods, communication strategies, and potential problems. (EV)

Interviews teachers in grades 2 to 5 to investigate the practices and beliefs about spelling instruction in a school system which has de-emphasized formal spelling instruction. Suggests that classroom teachers persist in the use of weekly lists and testing. Notes teachers were dissatisfied with the spelling ability of their students but lacked…

Teaching style is a predilection toward teaching behaviors and congruence between behaviors and beliefs. Educators can achieve congruence by reflecting on teaching choices and changing behaviors, beliefs, both, or neither. (Contains 30 references.) (SK)

Teacher behaviors were rated by 102 students from the United States, 142 from Asian cultures, and 73 from Western cultures (Canada, Europe). U.S. students rated clarity, enthusiasm, interaction, and spatial-behavioral communication more highly than Eastern students did. Western students rated all but spatial-behavioral communication more highly…

In this study, the researchers analyzed stories told by students (n = 80) of their poorest K-12 teachers who behaved in an unprofessional manner. Nine dominant themes were identified: poor teaching; learning not occurring; poor communication with students; uncaring; no explanations; being overly emotional; high school teachers; off-task behaviors;…

The current downturn has the potential to be more severe and longer lasting than the recessions of the 1970s, '80s, '90s, and early 2000s. By now, rivers of ink have been spilled documenting the financial and economic crisis afflicting the United States and much of the globe. While numerous articles have examined the impact on higher-education…

Objective: This study aimed to examine occupational stress and mental health among secondary school teachers in Hong Kong, and to identify the differences between those actively engaged in stress management behaviors and those who were not. Design: Survey design was adopted using validated instruments including Occupational Stress Inventory…

Diversity Pedagogy Theory (DPT) is a set of principles that point out the natural and inseparable connection between culture and cognition. In other words, to be effective as a teacher, he/she must understand and acknowledge the critical role culture plays in the teaching-learning process. DPT maintains that culturally inclusive teachers (a)…