Purpose: This research aims to analyse student bullying and faculty trust in elementary schools in the state of Texas. Design/methodology/approach: Two dimensions of school bullying (teacher protection and student bullying) and three aspects of faculty trust (in clients, colleagues and the principal) were examined. Findings: In general, the better…

Vocabulary acquisition traditionally has been a struggle for students with special learning needs. This study involved an eleven year old fifth grade student with learning disabilities in reading and writing and limited English proficiency. Assistive technology assistance was provided from the Franklin Language Master 6000b and Microsoft's Power…

The intent of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 is to hold schools accountable for ensuring that all their students achieve mastery in reading and math, with a particular focus on groups that have traditionally been left behind. Under NCLB, states submit accountability plans to the U.S. Department of Education detailing the rules and…

The intent of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 is to hold schools accountable for ensuring that all their students achieve mastery in reading and math, with a particular focus on groups that have traditionally been left behind. Under NCLB, states have leeway to: (1) Craft their own academic standards, select their own tests, and define…

"Read Well" is a research-based reading curriculum designed to improve student literacy. This program includes explicit, systematic instruction in English decoding, sustained practice of decoding skills and fluency, and instruction in vocabulary and concepts presented in text. It also provides support for English language learner (ELL)…

Pearson correlation coefficients between first and second year classroom process data from the Texas Teacher Effectiveness Project are presented. These data are from 19 second and third grade teachers whose classrooms were observed during two consecutive school years. The stability of classroom behaviors varied greatly across the two years.…

To help teachers discover effective strategies appropriate for ethnic minority students, a study examined whether readers better understand material related to their own culture, and whether thematic units are an effective method for building culturally related schemata. Within a pre- and posttest design, a class of 25 Scottish pupils and a class…

A description and evaluation of an environmental science inservice education program for teachers of grades 4-6 from central Texas is described. Participants attended 32 class sessions which involved lecture, demonstration, seminars, laboratory work, and discussion. Two full-day and four half-day field trips were also part of the program. The…

THE STUDY SOUGHT TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF INCLUDING THE TRAINABLE CHILD (IQ 25-50 INCLUSIVE, AND BELOW M.A. 8) IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAM. APPROXIMATELY 27 CHILDREN IN THE TRAINABLE CATEGORY WERE DIVIDED INTO 3 EQUAL GROUPS AND PLACED IN A 2-YEAR CONTROLLED-CLASSROOM PROGRAM AT EACH OF 3 TYPES OF FACILITIES--A TYPICAL CITY ELEMENTARY…

51 second and third graders participated in a study to determine the extent to which structured group counseling with elementary school students can affect the child's self-esteem. Secondary purposes were to determine the effects on self-esteem of working with significant adults, namely parents and teachers, in the child's life. (Author/JM)

This Texas education resource guide is provided for teachers to plan a character education program which incorporates "Building Good Citizens for Texas" into the classroom curriculum and schoolwide activities. The guide points out that, to be effective, instruction in character education must be appropriate to the developmental level of…

Two hundred children from the economically deprived areas of the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Wards and near the North Side and Bottoms Public Housing Units of Houston participated in this study. (JM)

Describes a program in a large urban district in Texas that translated research in classroom management, instructional and school effectiveness, school climate, and staff development into practical classroom and school applications. (MW)

Describes a study of the characteristics of Texas elementary school teachers that was conducted to examine possible relationships between the number of times teachers voluntarily chose the library media specialist to cooperate with them on instructional problems and other teacher-related factors, including teacher competence, gender, and grade…

Observations of 157 fifth graders in 20 elementary schools in Texas during physical education indicate that only 8.5% of class time was spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity, with 68.1% in sedentary activity. Observed activity is substantially lower than that recommended in national health objectives. (SLD)