Investigates perceptions of 58 children of 3-5 years concerning their experiences in day care. Children were interviewed with the Day Care Center Toy And Interview Questionnaire. Questions concerned liking for day care, problem situations, day care activities, and behaviors of teachers. (RJC)

In a comparison of two early childhood teachers, Teacher N's environment was open and soft with complex and super units. But Teacher N failed to interact with the children. Although Teacher K's setting was closed, hard, and simple, she had good rapport with the children. (RJC)

Describes effects of field dependent and independent cognitive styles on teachers' instructional behaviors and compatibility between student and teacher. (RJC)

Investigates the relationships among applied music teaching behaviors and personality variables as measured by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Suggests that personality variables may be important factors underlying four applied music teaching behaviors: approvals, rate of reinforcement, teacher model/performance, and pace. (LS)

Structured observation of the work behavior of five elementary school teachers revealed that, in comparison with secondary school and sixth-grade teachers, these subjects exhibited higher levels of "busyness," possibly resulting from the wider array of needs and demands of younger children with higher activity levels. (Author/CB)

An educator of the gifted reflects on issues equally relevant to gifted students and their teachers including being stifled by misconceptions about giftedness, spending more time reflecting on future efforts than on current achievements, and awkwardness about using the term "gifted" in relation to self. (DB)

Follow-up study of the extent to which teachers implemented objectives of a course on microcomputer applications up to two years after they had taken the course indicated that school districts' investments in inservice education will have limited returns if they only provide the courses and neglect to anticipate or provide follow-up support.…

Statistical analyses of class size influences on student achievement generally lack a solid theoretical foundation. This paper uses the assumptions and methods of economic theory to study "rational" teacher behavior and prove that increasing class size reduces student achievement. Although the suggested model is elementary and simplified, it lays…

A popular and award-winning psychology professor and filmmaker has been found guilty of sexually harassing four former students who were afraid of losing employment. In addition, a trustee tried to discourage another graduate from becoming involved in the case. (MSE)

Reports on teachers' responses to a hypothetical case study of an ethical dilemma occurring in an early childhood setting that concerned a child with a possibly contagious disease. Discusses the use of the National Association for the Education of Young Children's code of ethics to resolve problems in everyday practice. (TJQ)

Notes that the move from writing privately to writing professionally can be daunting. Suggests that various kinds of sharing, group interaction, and feedback from colleagues can ease the transition from private to public writing. (SR)

This study examined means and variances of teacher behavior in effective versus ineffective elementary schools. Teacher and principal interviews and observations on seven dimensions of teaching behavior indicated effective schools had better teacher socialization processes, stronger instructional leaders, strictly enforced schoolwide discipline…

Discusses what "loving children" and "loving to teach" mean in terms of reasons why applicants want to work in a childcare center. Describes the ideal "child caregiver" personality as that of an adult learner who cares deeply about children. (DR)

Makes an argument that teachers will unintentionally impart their values to students and that it is better for teachers to be open and honest and to serve as a model of values clarification. Examines reasons for discussing such issues as dissection, anthropocentricity, evolution, and scientist's gender. (LZ)

Studied Japanese preschool children's conflict resolution and how they and their mothers evaluate teachers' conflict resolution methods. Found that preschoolers' conflicts stemmed from wide range of issues, including concerns about justice, rights, and fairness. Preschoolers used negotiation more than retribution or appeals to teachers, which…