Results are reported from a study which sought to examine (1) potential gender bias between male and female physical education teachers (N=6) and school level, (2) the extent to which a teacher might be gender typed, and (3) the extent to which students (N=164) perceived differences in teacher treatment. (IAH)

The study assessed eight junior high teachers' thoughts about at-risk students during instruction and assessed students' perceptions and comprehension of instruction. Results suggest that the teachers more frequently monitored and attempted to motivate the 10 at-risk students. Subjects were aware of their class difficulties but less aware of…

Describes class discussions in an undergraduate English fiction class. Draws a parallel between students' reactions to reading material and the instructor's own responses to fiction as an undergraduate. Suggests that a literature teacher can depart from the usual role of telling students how they must read a given story. (SG)

Maintains that it is critical that caregivers and teachers learn to use Southeast Asian children's and parents' names properly. Discusses the structure and use of names among four Southeast Asian subgroups: Vietnamese, Cambodians, Laotians, and Hmongs. Teaching suggestions are offered. (BB)

Observations of an elementary teacher's behavior determined that her teaching behavior remained stable and did not vary in relation to the content of the lessons. The teacher's pre-instructional decision concerning the grouping of pupils appeared to influence her interaction processes. (JD)

Behavior profiles of four experienced teachers of infants and toddlers were obtained by means of the Assessing the Behavior of Caregivers (ABC) checklist. The ABC was shown to be a sensitive and easy-to-use instrument that was useful in monitoring interactions between adults and children and effects of in-service training. (DE)

Tells the story of one family's experience with an unexpected school closing. Concentrates on the effects of one English teacher on a student's life and the effects of the school closing on his future. Depicts the triumph that can result from recognition and empowerment. (JS)

States that prevention of discipline problems is directly related to effective teaching strategies. Suggests that good teaching, based on well-planned lessons, proper pacing of lessons, effective classroom management, teacher assertiveness, and teacher musicality, can prevent undesirable behaviors in the music classroom. (LS)

Presents a portrait of a teacher named Dr. Alberto Cullum, or Cull, and issues concerning the education of elementary school children which are important to him. Issues concern class control, the teacher's ability to listen, the establishment of a real relationship between teacher and student, and recognition of the child's identity and potential.…

Reports a study that investigated how the school climate and the psychological state of individual teachers affect the way they accept and implement innovative ideas. States that teachers operating in more democratic school settings, and at higher psychological levels, utilize the greatest number of innovative educational ideas. (GEA)

Examined whether and how the quality of students' explanations of chemical phenomena was affected by changing the method of giving the question and answer between the spoken and written formats. Concluded that there was no difference between the performance of students using any of these combinations of formats. (Author/YP)

Maintains that helping to see the personal relevance of course material is an important instructional goal. Discusses student characteristics, instructor characteristics, and the use of discussion groups. Describes four strategies to personalize information presented in large lecture sessions. (CFR)

Discusses the inclusion of rules regarding classroom etiquette in an introductory college sociology course. Reports on rules regarding tardiness, leaving early, absenteeism, paying attention, and/or sleeping in class. Concludes that students and colleagues are generally positive about the approach. (CFR)

Argues that education in Dutch schools is still indirectly ruled by principles of social class. Reports on part of a comprehensive study carried out in 44 Dutch elementary schools with high percentages of migrant students. Finds that students' social background is of far greater importance than ethnicity. (CFR)

The QUILT (Questioning and Understanding to Improve Learning and Thinking) program tested the hypothesis that well-designed staff development would positively affect teachers and students. QUILT increased and sustained teacher use of classroom questioning techniques to produce higher levels of student learning and thinking. QUILT participants…