Describes a program in which resource teachers train other teachers in developing interpersonal skills that will foster better relationships among teachers, parents, and students of different racial and ethnic backgrounds. (Author/IRT)

Fircrest Elementary School (Vancouver, Washington) attempts to reach its students by recognizing their individual and collective needs and providing opportunities for teachers to learn new ways to teach and stress students' strengths. (CB)

A study examining the effectiveness of self-assessment in improving the quality of elementary reading instruction was conducted within a staff development program involving 53 elementary school teachers. The development of the program is described. Results of the study are discussed. (Author/MT)

The article outlines a series of mathematical tasks for gifted students (aged 7-12 years), stressing the value of research and inservice education that is firmly teacher and classroom based. (Author/DB)

Reports on a field study conducted to determine whether a manual describing effective classroom management principles and guidelines could help elementary school teachers establish and maintain well-managed classrooms. (RH)

Describes Duluth, Minnesota's interdisciplinary program, Project BASIC, which incorporates five major art forms into the elementary curriculum. Schools employ artists-in-residence and in-service training to expand teacher use of arts in the classroom. Results of a research study to measure gains in self-concept and creativity are included. (AM)

Recent surveys of teachers and principals regarding their perceptions of professional development needs and preferred modes of delivery for inservice teacher education revealed similarities and discrepancies between the two groups. The findings indicated that joint development of inservice programs would be beneficial. (Author/WD)

Results from an experimental study suggest that (a) participation in classroom management workshops enhanced teachers' (N=29) organizational and management skills; (b) district personnel could be trained to deliver the workshops and conduct classroom observation; and (c) training procedures that were successful with secondary classrooms were also…

Discusses how a drama teacher's life and teaching were changed during a summer course. Suggests that the role of the drama teacher is to give students the tools they need for active learning (the ability to concentrate, focus, and listen) and the tools they need for living (the ability to communicate, relate, and empathize). (RS)

Discusses some principles, considerations, and cautions for those creating staff development programs in whole language. Discusses factors necessary for effective implementation of whole-language programs. (RS)

Suggests ways that transactional learning can be reflected in staff development practices. Addresses issues raised during attempts to implement a whole-language staff development program. Contends that what unites whole-language teachers is a unique but common orientation toward instruction and curriculum and that this orientation can be reflected…

It has been a practice at the University of Washington to begin their workshops on investigative sciences for preservice and inservice K-8 teachers with the discussion of variables. The teaching of the concepts of variables is important, as it provides students with the opportunity to understand other aspects of an investigation, such as the use…

This practicum was designed to expand the scope of the inservice mathematics manipulative training program to address the lack of parent and teacher understanding of the use of manipulatives that are used by Chapter I math tutors to remediate students. A second aim was to acquaint and assist parents and teachers with remediation of educationally…

The overall objective of the Dine Teacher Corps Project is to demonstrate the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary approach to the development and implementation of a bilingual/multicultural training and inservice training program for educators who will be cognizant of and responsive to the unique educational needs of the Indian child. The five…