Research demonstrates a disjuncture between the practices encouraged by teacher education programs and what teachers actually do in the classroom. It also informs us that the cognitive and social characteristics of individual teachers such as their attitudes, beliefs and knowledge contribute to their classroom practices. This qualitative study…

This qualitative study investigates how 90 teachers explored critical curriculum through their reading, analysis and creation of counter advertisements. Located in visual discourse analysis, we designed a study to investigate the question "To what extent can teachers engaged in a critical literacy curriculum talk back to messages of consumerism,…

Bibliotherapy is the process of growing toward emotional good health through the medium of literature. The books selected for bibliotherapy must be chosen carefully. The Newbery and Caldecott books are logical choices as they have received the most prestigious awards given in children's literature. If bibliotherapy is to help children and cause…

Provides an overview of hypertext for instructors of business and technical communication. Discusses hypertext's definition, uses, advantages, terminology, theoretical bases, essential structure, and associated problems. Notes instructor behaviors that encourage use of hypertext. (SR)

Contends that skills teachers need to be effective partners in development of better assessment practice are related to teachers' levels of classroom assessment training. Examines need for teacher competence in assessment, changing kindergarten through grade 12 assessment scene, teachers' roles in new assessments, teachers' training in assessment,…

Offers an overview of complex issue of sexual harassment. Outlines definitions, prevalence data, cultural context, barriers to reporting these experiences to appropriate resources, and effects of sexual harassment on victims. Concludes educators must seek out opportunities to raise awareness of sexual harassment and prevent its occurrence.…

Presents excerpts from "Becoming a Nation of Readers," a recent publication that synthesizes current knowledge regarding the process of learning to read. (GC)

Contends that counselors and teachers can promote children's rights to nurturance and self-determination by encouraging parents to respect children's desire to live with both parents after divorce. Attempts to increase awareness among teachers and counselors that children as persons, rather than property, have specific rights in relation to…

Discusses definitions of mentors and mentoring, the functions/roles of mentors, the cycle or phases of the mentoring process, possible caveats in mentorships, and the benefits derived from mentoring relationships for the mentor, protege, and the organization. (SR)

Recounts the case of a high school drama teacher in North Carolina who was disciplined after she chose a play for her students to perform, Lee Blessing's "Independence," which contained characters and language a parent found objectionable. Discusses the legal case that ensued and implications for academic freedom and the First Amendment.…

Discusses the role of teachers in providing vocational assessment to disabled students. Steps in this process include (1) establish planning team and conduct information search, (2) define purpose, (3) establish basic considerations, (4) formulate assessment model, (5) establish implementation focus, and (6) pilot test and evaluate assessment…

Based on the emotions and responsibilities, this paper proposes a model that identifies three levels of motivation (3LOM) in instruction. It states that motivation can be addressed at three different levels: inclusion, entertainment and edification. It looks at motivation from the angle of social interaction. The focus of the model is to describe…

Profile of an "outstanding classroom professional," a grade three-four teacher who creates an atmosphere where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning. Examples of classroom activities are given, including "75 Ways to Share a Book." Respect for students' dignity and sensitivity to their concerns…

Based on a session at a recent National Reading Conference meeting in which researchers shared the dilemmas they faced and the strategies they developed for coping with the complexity of new forms of research, this paper examines some of the ethical dimensions of collaborative research. Following a discussion of the trade-offs in collaborative…

The author discusses the ethics of teachers acting as counselors to students. Topics include (1) when to refer students to professionals, (2) ethics of student referral, (3) conflicts of interest, (4) developmental theory, and (5) counseling relationship skills. (CH)