From a special feature on "Violence & Agression. Other articles in the feature include "Aggression in the Classroom by Fritz Redl, "Temper Trantrums by A.E. Trieschman, and "Anger in Children by George V. Sheviakov.

An individualized approach to instructional improvement that pairs a teaching consultant with a faculty member (Teaching Improvement Consultation Program) is described. The model uses the faculty member's experiences and thoughts about the the experiences as the starting point for examining and analyzing teaching issues and practices. (MLW)

Seventy-seven female student teachers at an English Physical Education college were observed during teaching practice in order to examine the relationship between their verbal and nonverbal performance. Results are discussed in relation to Argyle and Kendon's model of social skills. (Author/GC)

The case study describes how the positive behavior changes of a mainstreamed second grader with severe emotional problems made similarly positive changes in the attitudes and actions of two teachers toward mainstreaming. It is proposed that positive commitments from regular class teachers toward mainstreaming can be fostered by helping them…

Reviews research concerning the characteristics and behaviors of teachers who are effective classroom managers. (FL)

Presents a checklist for determining the presence in individual schools of the characteristics determined by research to be typical of effective schools. Suggests ways of improving schools by using the checklist, which covers administrator and teacher behaviors and instructional program characteristics. (PGD)

Discusses the direct instruction pattern, which is based on teacher-centered classroom organization, as a workable teaching style, especially among children of the lower class. Describes teacher behaviors involved in implementing this teaching style, and suggests the use of an observation instrument to monitor direct instruction behaviors.…

Reports the findings of a case study aimed at determining if professionalism would affect the behavior of junior high school teachers (N=22) who were adopting a new procedure for evaluating student performance and reporting it to parents. Concludes that educational bureaucracy limits the influence of professionalism. (DC)

The efficacy of an applied behavior analysis model for enhancing creativity is reported. The model was implemented through teacher inservice training. Results indicate the positive effects at a much more time- and resource-economical level than methods previously demonstrated. (Author/GK)

Insights from noted high school publications advisers on how they keep pace with the changes in their profession and on what methods they have used successfully. (RL)

Describes a study which identified classroom teachers' attitudes and classroom behavior concerning issues of sex-role stereotyping. Eighty-six elementary and secondary teachers completed a sex-role stereotyping questionnaire. Results indicated that teachers feel inclined to discourage stereotyping, but they need help in implementing change…

Six characteristics of successful writing conferences between teacher and student are discussed. Conferences should: (1) have a predictable structure; (2) focus on a few points; (3) demonstrate solutions to students' problems; (4) permit role reversals; (5) encourage use of a vocabulary appropriate for writing; and (6) stimulate pleasure in…

The authors describe the use of a computer managed instructional system to demonstrate the effectiveness of a databased program modification methodology in regular and special education. Research on both concepts is reviewed and the educational implications are considered, including allowing teachers to spend more time in instruction. (CL)

Teacher education programs have long attempted to teach students to follow a rational mode of thinking. Recent research on teacher thinking has shown that a gap exists between how teachers think and the rational model. Such research should be used to give teacher educators insight into how their students think and learn. (JN)

Research on teacher effectiveness that only takes account of teacher behaviors is seen as likely to be unproductive. What is needed is study of teacher actions which requires that intentions, beliefs, and reasonings be considered since the classroom is a complex interactive realm. (MLW)