Teachers can prepare themselves for angry confrontations with parents by learning how to cope with parent anger and channeling it into positive action. A five-step process, the I.D.E.A.L. system, is outlined and recommended as an effective technique for converting angry parents into collaborators. (IAH)

Investigates teacher intensity to determine whether high and low contrasts in this area can be taught to preservice music education students and whether music education majors, untrained in the concept, can recognize the contrasts. Finds that operationally defined intensity can be taught, demonstrated, and recognized. (KO)

An analysis of the attitudes of prospective physical education teachers toward what they consider salient features of their own successful and nonsuccessful teaching revealed that their focus was upon student behavior. The need for reflective teaching which focuses on teacher behaviors and leadership responsibilities is discussed. (JD)

This examination of the impact of the head-injured student's cognitive-communicative deficits upon school performance and interpersonal relationships focuses on: the educator's perspective regarding the head-injured student, specific cognitive-communicative deficits, typical classroom behaviors of the student, teaching strategies, useful…

Of the 65 North Carolina school superintendents surveyed, 25 indicated they had been an administrator in a school system where a coach had been disciplined for an improper relationship with a student. Guidelines are given to help school systems fulfill their legal obligation to protect students from sexual harassment. (IAH)

A data feedback method based on observations of daily activities was tested in 11 Swedish day care centers. Advantages and disadvantages of the use of data collectors from different organizational levels were studied. Hindrances to the change process are discussed. (NH)

Presents reading strategies and techniques that will bring about positive reading attitudes and instill confidence in reluctant readers. Argues that teachers who exhibit positive attitudes and expectations will see their students develop and grow. Provides several questions for a reading interest inventory. (RS)

Audio-cueing (prompting) is an effective intervention strategy to improve selected teaching behaviors (positive behavior feedback; positive specific skill feedback). The subject of the study was an experienced male elementary (K-8) physical education specialist. Post-checks revealed positive skill feedback improvement was sustained after 6 months,…

The Code for Instructional Structure and Student Academic Response--Special Education (CISSAR-SPED) is an observation system which assesses the ecobehavioral processes within learning environments. Use of CISSAR-SPED with 12 students with autism or developmental disabilities provided both molar and molecular descriptions of special education…

Nine teachers in programs serving school-aged children or adults with severe disabilities received training on applying rules in data-based instructional decisions. After one-two years of implementation, the teachers' decision making and the effect of these decisions on student progress were evaluated. Some support was found for the benefit of…

The underrepresentation of women in science and engineering might be caused by certain differences in science training processes. This study investigated sex differences in classroom atmosphere and classroom behaviors of science teachers and students. Males were dominant in working on classroom displays and classroom activities. (YP)

Explains seven functions of oral language used by preschool and primary school children and the importance of expanding them with Native American students. Suggests classroom application, evaluation methods, and ways for teachers to monitor their own use of language with students. Methods applicable to all grade levels. (TES)

Proposes a rationale and methods for enhancing teachers' motivation and stresses self-exploration, personal choice, and independent decision-making toward mainstreaming. Notes that a humanistic approach, applying values clarification and bibliotherapy methods, along with group counseling principles, underlies this training program to modify values…

A study involved 20 teachers who volunteered to use the horizontal evaluation model. Described are three strong themes that emerged: (1) teachers altered their views about evaluation; (2) teachers challenged the prevailing school practice rationality; and (3) teachers took some modest steps toward changing school relations. (SI)

Studies the effects of multiple staffing in an early childhood classroom through the use of participant and classroom observation. Interpersonal relationships, territorial ownership, and differential status characteristics contributed to differential behavior of an educator. (RJC)