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Metcalf, Kim K. – 1991
The purpose of this study was to determine whether preservice teachers can be trained to be more clear during instruction and whether a causal relationship exists between teacher clarity and student achievement. A review of literature in teacher education, business, and industrial training revealed that no intact, empirically verified training…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Microteaching
Peer reviewedMetcalf, Kim K.; Cruickshank, Donald R. – Journal of Educational Research, 1991
Researchers tried training preservice teachers to make clearer presentations and produce greater student learning and satisfaction. Subjects received training in 17 instructional clarifying behaviors. Researchers videotaped their teaching pre- and posttraining. Learners rated content and satisfaction. Results indicated significant improvement in…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Microteaching
