It is necessary to understand the intention of a teacher in a specific situation if the behaviors of the teacher and student are to be fully understood. The interactive nature of teaching emphasizes the need for an understanding of the role of feedback in teaching methods. (JN)

A variety of teacher behaviors derived from a controlled teaching task is reported. A Brunswickian "lens model" was used to organize the relationships of behavior dimensions to some teacher attitude and personality measures. Teacher attitudes showed stronger relationships to behavior than personality measures. (Author/GK)

Reviews documents in the ERIC system that deal with research in the area of teacher effectiveness. (FL)

Summarizes a study made to determine if a difference in organizational climate was discernible between Individually Guided Education (IGE) schools and open-space schools. (Author/MLF)

This study investigated the influence of teacher characteristics, attitude, and knowledge on their classroom behaviors. Data were collected on 30 secondary teachers while all were instructing a physical activity. Results indicated that teacher attitudes, combined with selected characteristics, were significantly associated with teacher behavior.…

Categorizes the typical, expected, or stereotypical attributes of "slow learner,""average," and "gifted" journalism faculty advisers. (RL)

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of three kinds of interruptions (pupil interruptions, external interruptions, and teacher interruptions) on the continuity of pupils' attention in the classroom. Participants were 32 student teachers in four geographically distinct locations in British Columbia. (Author/MP)

Outlines indicators and causes of stress; provides a checklist of elements of stress in environmental, organizational, and interpersonal classifications; and suggests techniques for effectively coping with identified areas of concern, which can lead to a positive, growth-producing situation. (JD)

Studied whether frequency of referral for special education services was dependent upon the sex of the teacher. Results indicated that male teachers referred proportionately significantly fewer students than did female teachers. (Author)

Tests the hypothesis that student reading achievement will be a function of the congruence of student's perception of actual and ideal teacher pupil-control behavior. Subjects were 231 students in nine sixth-grade classrooms. (MP)

Examines the positive and negative consequences of journalism faculty criticism of local news media, as evidenced from a survey of journalism school deans, faculty members, and newspaper editors. Suggests five things for journalism faculty to consider before initiating media criticism. (RL)

Results from a survey of students in a beginning communications media course show the value of using humor in course lectures to make the presentation of material more effective. (RL)

Discusses the Equal Opportunity in the Classroom Project of the Los Angeles County Schools in which recognized low achievers are given equal attention in the classroom. (IRT)

Describes six common weaknesses of student publications advisers and suggests ways of overcoming them. (GT)

The use of longer mathematics assignments with fourth- and sixth-grade students resulted in improved student behavior and a greater number of correct answers. (Editor)