Explains flow-chart system and describes its use in a research study which confirmed a negative correlation between self-concept and amount of teacher talk. (RT)

Article Lists ten principles for effective teaching of teacher education. (IR)

Student teachers of home economics were taught Interaction Analysis and then their verbal behavior was observed in a teaching situation. Comparisons were made between the teacher-student verbal interaction in classes taught by the experimental and by the control group. The technique was found useful in helping student teachers objectively view…

Author uses a benefit-cost model in analyzing socio-economic determinants in teacher movement and attrition. (LN)

In a nation-wide sample of elementary and secondary schools in 122 school districts, the evidence suggests that there are relatively low levels of pupil participation in the standard learning procedures. (MF)

Research performed pursuant to a contract with the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Office of Education.

Children and teachers were observed during free-play periods to study the relationships among children's locus of control, children's behaviors, and teacher-child interactions. Results indicated no significant relationships between children's behaviors and locus of control. Teachers reinforced task and peer involvement in internal children and…

Cooperating teachers (144) and student teachers (224) provided information on what they appreciated most and least about the student teacher/cooperating teacher they worked with. "Bouquets" and "beefs" for student teachers and for cooperating teachers are listed. (CJ)

This review focuses on the influence of teacher anxiety on student achievement and suggests directions for further inquiry. Research has determined no mutually acceptable definition of teacher anxiety, therefore a variety of its aspects are examined, including teacher effectiveness and influence upon classroom climate.

The Rokeach Dogmatism Scale and the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire were correlated with educator-reported (N=110) use of corporal punishment. Results indicated that closed-mindedness and neuroticism were highly correlated with reported use of corporal punishment. Extraversion was moderately correlated with reported use of corporal punishment,…

Describes communications skills for dealing with "teacher owned,""student owned," and mutual problems that result in classroom conflict and poor relationships between students and teachers. (GC)

The presence of a disabled student presents unique problems for the adult educator who is often unprepared for working with the handicapped. This paper presents a discussion of common difficulties encountered in working with disabled adults as well as strategies for improving their educational experience. (Author/SK)