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Bushnell, DonnaLee; George, Paul S. – Schools in the Middle, 1993
A 1991 Florida survey of teachers and students identified five crucial characteristics of effective teacher advisors, including ability to care about students and relate to advisees' individuality, availability, and possession of a positive attitude and a unique advising style. The main qualification is enjoyment of children. (MLH)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Individual Differences, Intermediate Grades, Middle Schools
George, Paul S.; Bushnell, DonnaLee – Schools in the Middle, 1993
A Florida survey shows middle school students' favorite advisement activities to be parties, holiday and special day celebrations, discussion, service projects, games, group activities, and freedom to choose activities. Teachers' favorites are student of the day/week, academic advisories, organization and goal-setting days, career exploration,…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Classroom Techniques, Discussion, Games
