Knowledge/skills statements were rated by 102 teachers of students with emotional/behavioral disorders as to importance, proficiency, and frequency of use. Means for all responses to the 201 knowledge/skills statements and weighted means for the 11 statement categories are reported, highlighting items similar to those published by the Council for…

Presents findings of a comparison of the personality profiles of music educators with indicators of teaching success. Reports that application of the Missouri Pre-Professional Teacher Interview (MPTI) showed that music teachers scored relatively well on "stimulator,""developer," and "command" themes but less well on…

Three recently published books intended to help both new and experienced college teachers with their teaching methods and skills are given brief but favorable reviews. "The Art and Craft of Teaching" (edited by Margaret Morganroth Gullette) includes chapters and essays on teaching methods, the first day of class, lecturing, questioning…

This trainer's guide is intended for use in conjunction with a companion videotape, "Focus on Listening." It includes an overview of the video for the trainer and master copies of the handouts to be used by paraprofessionals. The videotape is designed to be viewed either individually or in groups. The tape and the handouts present a listening…

This document is intended to stimulate the development of a statewide system to support the improvement of teaching in Maine's secondary vocational schools. It is arranged in three parts. Part 1 assesses the professional demands on Maine's vocational teachers in the following competency areas: understanding students, managing the laboratory…

Four articles are presented in this monthly column: dealing effectively with metric conversions; teaching how to round numbers; why a false statement implying a false statement is true--a discovery explanation; and a third-grade puzzle with interesting implications. (MP)

Reviews provisions in Public Law 94-142. Delineates needs of classroom teachers in providing effective mainstreaming for handicapped students. Offers practical suggestions for classroom teachers to make mainstreaming a positive, beneficial experience--identify support personnel, participate in individualized education plan guideline formation,…

The need to define the role of computers in teacher education is discussed. Topics include planning lessons, evaluating materials, facilitating mastery, learning to diagnose, managing learning, student evaluation, motivation, learning to decide, and knowing content. (MNS)

Three features are the foundation of instruction in thinking skills: (1) the learning environment, (2) the instructional strategies and methods used, and (3) the coordination and structure of skill teaching throughout the entire curriculum. (MD)

The problem of teaching teacher-student communication is seen as a difficult one, since personal experience is vital. Some suggestions are offered for the teacher to follow, including recognition of the complexity and importance of communication, and supportive and flexible attitudes. (LBH)

This book is designed to help school leaders critically examine what they should expect from students, how they will know when students have achieved those expectations, and how to design and implement instruction to ensure that every student achieves agreed-upon goals. It asserts that leaders are first and foremost teachers. Chapter 1, "Teaching…

This book provides instructional leaders with guidance and insight to help them work successfully with teachers to improve classroom teaching and learning. It goes beyond the basics of supervision to place the work of instructional leadership within the context of whole-school improvement. The book offers scenarios describing interactions with…

Proposes the use of the guided design model, a means of introducing students to decision making in their chosen field of study, in the English teacher education curriculum. Discusses the distinguishing characteristics, development, and execution of a guided design project on censorship. Offers materials for such a project. (RL)

Discusses a teaching method for transforming timid, dependent students into self-propelling, independent problem solvers. Describes four guidelines: expose students to problems; pose good questions and pause; put chalk into students' hands; and emphasize teamwork. Eleven references are listed. (YP)

Examines the needs and direction of skills of 40 early childhood teachers. Educators in preschool education settings were interviewed and given a questionnaire with 24 items that addressed skill areas of the preservice teacher. A variety of skill areas were identified as extremely important. (RJC)