Constitutional and statutory remedies to protect teachers from three specific kinds of interference (obstructing teacher association's communication with members, barring Uniserv directors from representing or visiting members, dismissing association leaders) are discussed. (MJB)

Describes a model for effective classroom management consisting of two major parts: teacher behaviors related to rule establishment and teacher behaviors related to rule enforcement. Eight categories of teacher behavior related to rule enforcement are briefly discussed. (BR)

Before behavioral engineering can be used as an approach to solving classroom problems, it is incumbent upon all teachers to challenge its use, to determine its appropriateness in a learning setting, and to assess its potential effects on human dignity and human freedom. (Author/RK)

Suggests a practical approach to solving the class discipline problem that includes information and skills that teachers need to have as well as six criteria for setting effective classroom behavior limits. (RK)

Suggests using the professional personalities of film and television "stars" as models for emulation by beginning teachers. (RK)

Describes 2 studies in which experienced and inexperienced preschool teachers were observed during children's free play periods. It was suggested that inexperienced teachers tend to go along with children's play perferences, while experienced teachers direct the children into activities they consider more important to academic success (i. e.,…

Investigated were the language styles used by three teachers in a school for the moderately, severely, and profoundly handicapped in a one-to-one teaching situation with 8 children (8 to 17 years old). (IM)

Provided are guidelines for special education teachers to increase the effectiveness of instructional programing. (CL)

Twelve teachers were assigned to either an experimental (labeled as handicapped) or control (nonlabeled) preschool child. (Author)

The types of teacher expectation effects found in the classroom are discussed, with emphasis on research involving teachers' expectations for and interactions with students believed to be of high or low potential. A model for use in understanding the dynamics of expectation communication to students is presented. (Author/MT)

This study examined the extent to which teachers' expectations for student performance were different in "high" and "low" ability tracks. It also examined the classroom climate in each classroom. In the study's conclusion that teachers are often controlling, restrictive, and inhibiting are suggestions for improvement. (JL)

Reviews three predominate perspectives on teacher thinking which have influenced research on how teachers plan and present their lessons. (GEA)

States that Clandinin and Connelly (1987) provide a useful basis for examining teachers' personal knowledge and argues that the personal knowledge that most influences teachers' instructional practice may not be beliefs or theories, but rather how they organize instructional knowledge. Develops the concept of knowledge structures and illustrates…

Examines the cognitive approach to understanding teaching which places emphasis on how teachers are compelled by the thoughts they think while acting. States that such knowledge offers a vital but partial account of why teachers do what they do. States that further research must investigate how cultural and social understanding influence teaching…

With excessive caseloads, lack of status, and poor pay, it is likely that advisors will experience burnout. Possible causes and symptoms of advisor burnout are examined and suggestions for its prevention are presented. (Author/MLW)