First-year teachers frequently find themselves in anxiety-laden situations. Probably because line and staff policy has not been made clear. To overcome this problem an effective program of teacher supervision must be planned. Three key factors for such a program are discussed. (Author/RK)

Most school principals do not find enough time in the school day to perform all the functions various publics and constituents demand of them. This article prescribes a strategy which can produce maximum public relations benefits with minimum expenditure of time, effort and money. (Author/RK)

Discusses factors, beyond intuition, that produce optimal teaching: written objectives; organization of exhaustive research; selective rearrangement of subject matter; well-timed distribution of course syllabus and other handouts; planning of lesson presentation, conclusion, classroom activities and outside assignments; sensitivity to level, time…

Summarizes the constitutional basis for separation of church and state as it relates to litigation concerning religion and public schools. Discusses prayer and Bible reading, the minute of silence, posting and distribution of religious materials, and evolution and creationism. Provides a summary and general guidelines for using religious…

Outlines a program for implementing the Logo computer language in the classroom. Presents five introductory lessons that can be used with upper elementary students and some introductory comments about planning. (SRT)

Presents the positions of educators John Goodlad, who emphasizes an open-ended curriculum, and James Popham, who believes in structured curriculum development, with an emphasis on behaviorism. Concludes that although these opposing philosophies complement each other in some ways, Popham's view is criticized for emphasizing lower cognitive…

Discusses four levels on an indoctrination continuum: the values clarification approach, Emile Durkheim's approach, Lawrence Kohlberg's approach, and the revolutionist's position. Argues that moral education is not extreme indoctrination and that the milder forms of indoctrination are necessary in education. (MM)

Asserts that teachers from different cultural backgrounds hold the same perceptions of professionalism. Claims that teachers can have various levels of job satisfaction and still retain a high perception of professionalism. (MM)

Study of 532 elementary and secondary school students that tested science anxiety suggests that females are more anxious about studying science than males at every grade level. Links among achievement, attitudes, and science anxiety appear to be strong and should give researchers a solid base upon which to build while enhancing the quality of the…

Focuses on individually controlled, individually induced psychophysiological approaches to mental relaxation that students can use to achieve a level of calm and psychological confidence that will enable them to control their behavior and thought processes and to handle stressful situations. (FL)

States that the problems of substitute teachers are caused by a breakdown of communication. Suggests that regular teachers leave the substitute a more complete and concise agenda as well as convince their pupils that substitutes are a vital part of the entire educational process. (EL)

Addresses the question of how to bring about a change in the most effective and efficient manner. States that the effectiveness of change lies in the method employed and offers points to be stressed if beneficial change is to occur in an educational institution. (EL)

Discusses the issue of school discipline problems and offers some tentative solutions to the problem. (HOD)

Argues for the involvement of parents in school testing programs and describes six ways parents can help their students prepare for tests. (HOD)

Gives a brief overview of the problems occurring at the high school level due to inadequately paid personnel in the math and science areas, summarizes the current bureaucratic structure surrounding vocational funding, and suggests an alternative. (FL)