Teacher education institutions (N=197) were surveyed to determine what effect, if any, the reform movement has had on student teaching supervision, particularly on the role of university supervisors. In addition, institutions were asked about trends in and concerns about supervision. Findings indicate that: (1) the majority (86.8 percent) of…

To discover how courses are planned and taught, faculty and their students at three community colleges, two liberal arts colleges, two comprehensive universities, and one doctoral university were interviewed with a protocol based on current theories of course design. Their candid responses indicate that academic content, materials, student…

The effects of uninstructed and teacher instructed cooperative group learning on the interactive behaviors of 32 nonhandicapped and 16 handicapped (moderately mentally retarded) elementary students and also on the attitudes of nonhandicapped students toward handicapped persons were investigated. In the teacher instructed condition, the teacher…

Intended for use as a training model for writing teacher inservice efforts, this report surveys the Portland (Oregon) Writing Project which was designed specifically to improve the quality of writing instruction and the quality of student writing in Portland schools. Following an introduction that outlines the goals of the project, the report…

A study was conducted to accomplish three objectives: (1) identify and validate the tasks performed by distributive education teacher coordinators in the role of Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) chapter advisors; (2) identify competencies needed by teacher-coordinators to perform these tasks; and (3) develop instructional modules for…

Describes attitudes of teachers in Northern Ireland toward media studies in school systems. Impediments to introducing media studies are discussed, including teachers' lack of expertise, media's lack of academic status, overcrowded curriculum, and lack of equipment. Positive aspects of media studies are also reviewed, including student attitudes…

Discusses the importance of teacher intervention in the use of Logo in elementary and junior high schools, emphasizing a process-oriented approach to teaching. The use of worksheets, questioning techniques, and providing a socially reflective and interactive environment are described, and a checklist to see if criteria are being successfully met…

Discipline concerns have consistently been ranked in the top 10 of the most serious problems facing public schools. Discipline problems were examined in 12 urban and rural middle and junior high schools in Utah. For each discipline referral over a 5-week period, a standardized student referral form was completed that documented action taken by the…

In a recent survey of 200 college freshmen, 97% said they learn best by listening. Electronics and technology are excellent instructional supplements, but when they become the means of instruction, the instructors lose heart in relationship listening. Research indicates that "perceived caring" on the part of the students in regard to the…

Describes a study that investigated research projects at a secondary professional development school to determine successful task factors. Results show that student choice of topic, group work, topics related to course content, clear communication by teachers of goals and evaluation methods, and process instruction were related to student…

Utilizes findings from two studies to discuss the effectiveness of role modeling as an instructional strategy in business management education. Suggests that, while the first study did not show a significantly beneficial effect of role modeling, some elements of the second did. Survey instruments are included. (17 citations) (MAB)

Describes a play-based procedure for assessing young children's knowledge of the functions of writing. A case study highlights this discussion. (BB)

A new threat has arisen for which teachers, administrators, and parents admit they are poorly prepared. Cyberbullying--electronic forms of peer harassment--is becoming increasingly prevalent and often originates beyond the legal reach of the school. This presentation describes how cyberbullying differs from other forms of mistreatment, cites…

In 1988, the Illinois State Legislature passed the Chicago School Reform Act giving local schools significant decision-making authority to restructure management. The Act gives reform-specific powers to a local school council, which is composed of six parents, two community residents, two teachers, and the principal, all elected by their…

While it is generally accepted that people working in groups can accomplish more than people working individually, it is equally accepted that parasites will attempt to feed on the other group members. Group work has been called by several names--group learning, cooperative learning, collaborative learning--all of which carry slightly different…