Investigates the relationship between individual student rates of volunteering in the classroom and the differential rates of teacher questions directed to that student and the percentage of students volunteering approved by the teacher. Results imply that students control whether they receive a directed question and how frequently the teacher…

Seven teacher behaviors were considered in terms of their application in the classroom as well as how they humanize learning. The suggested questions at the end of each description were provided for assessing the particular competencies of a teacher using these behaviors. (Author/RK)

Academic freedom is a perennial issue in the public schools of America. As with most significant social issues, disagreements regarding the nature and extent of freedom appropriate in our society is reflected in our schools in various ways. Examines some of those conflicts with comments on John Dewey's convictions on academic freedom. (Author/RK)

Identifies negative or suspect teacher and administrator behavioral patterns that can be observed by the individual teacher or administrator, patterns that reduce the quality of education during the desegregation process. (Author/IRT)

Difficulties arising from attempts to convert educational research into practice are reviewed, with the conclusion that confronting teachers' subjectively reasonable theories with objective nontheoretical facts will result in a set of very confusing, ineffective theories. (Author/CB)

Recommends that teachers be more empathetic with their students, treating them as they would wish to be treated themselves. Compares classroom teaching with teacher education classes. (NKA)

Argues that a model of "belief systems" can serve as a framework for systematic and comparative investigations of teaching. Reviews current research in cognitive psychology and relates this to the key functions of beliefs in teachers' thinking. Presents a theoretically-grounded framework for field-based research based on the Teacher…

Reports the findings of an interpretive field study on the occupational socialization of 10 reflective, active, preservice teachers. Describes the schools they were placed in and political tactics and teaching strategies they employed, and discusses issues and implications for teacher preparation. (SKC)

Reports on a study which analyzed the behavior of teacher characters in eight modern picture books, and surveyed third and sixth grade children concerning their perceptions of the teacher characters. Concludes that children perceive effective teachers as the ones they would most like to have. (MM)

States that Japanese teachers both "feel and act like professionals." Discusses the Japanese educational system and concludes that one reason for its excellence lies in the professionalism of its teachers who attend workshops, write articles, have a global consciousness, and generally perform better than those who see themselves merely…

Analyzed reactions 15 boys and 19 girls received from adults and peers when subjects attempted to communicate and physically assert control. At 14 months, children's behavior did not differ by sex, but caregivers differentiated responses by sex; at 24 months, children's behavior differed by sex, but caregivers did not differentiate their responses…

Presents a conversational analysis of children's re-created play episodes drawn from a larger study of children's dramatic play and its re-creation through teacher-led discussions. The analysis provides an empirical framework by which educators may reflect upon the utility and appropriateness of this practice. (Author/MS)

Reports on a study of writing apprehension in writing center tutors, results of which indicated a strong correspondence between various dimensions of writing apprehension and specific teaching behaviors that do not aid the student in problem detection or writing improvement. (HTH)

Studies have shown that intimate interpersonal relationships are governed by certain general rules, or shared expectations about what is and what is not appropriate to the relationship. A survey of K-12 teachers in Great Britain revealed that these general rules of conduct are also critical in the teacher-pupil relationship. (RM)

A well-prepared lesson plan is the most effective tool for effective teaching and classroom control; determination and dedication lead to success; and other advice for new teachers. (DCS)