Surveys public school principals in Alabama. Finds that they prefer inclusive schools that provide a continuum of services and would not chose to place students with disabilities in regular classes full time. Shows that principals feel more funding will be required to develop an inclusive school, and that both regular and special education…

Three classes of undergraduate students enrolled in teacher education programs were asked to identify qualities and strategies of teachers that make a significant impact during the elementary school years. Concludes that teachers must strive to estabish a balance between cognitive and affective growth. (EL)

The first part of this paper deals with the nature of the sixth-year license. Second, a summary is given on state licensing. A third section briefly reviews sixth-year preparation programs offered by universities. And finally, some closing remarks are made about sixth-year licensure and preparation. (Author/SJL)

Reports a survey of Arizona teachers, principals, counselors, student teachers, and college of education faculty on the timing, approaches, and materials used for teaching study skills at the K-l2 and college levels. Includes some of their suggestions on how such teaching could be improved. (Author/SJL)

The authors examine national trends, 1975-1978, in state certification requirements and teacher preparation programs which recognize middle school teaching as a specialty. They list states which issue middle school certificates and note the percentage growth at universities of middle school teacher education program offerings. (SJL)

To discover why students ask so few questions in class, a questionnaire was distributed to 166 student teachers in university education courses. Of the three major reasons they cited for failing to ask a question, the most common was fear based on negative past experiences. Implications for teaching are drawn. (Author/SJL)

The author visited 12 teacher-education programs in six southern and midwestern states. He reports on current practices in pre-student teaching laboratory training, student teaching, and extended campus programs. (SJL)

Reports on a study investigating whether there is a relationship between the expressed concerns of teachers and principals and the supervisory actions that both recommend. Finds fundamental differences between what new teachers need and what administrators who supervise them actually do. (SR)

Examines the responses of school administrators to a physical education teacher-preparation survey. Finds that administrators want a different type of physical educator, one who can design, implement, and evaluate the effects of programs to improve fitness levels of school-aged children, as well as teach fitness and healthful living concepts. (MS)

Argues that teachers should, in most cases, follow their own and school rules set for students. Surveys teachers and principals from middle and junior high schools on their typical school behaviors. Offers suggestions for preservice and inservice teacher education to heighten teacher consciousness of the classroom behaviors they model--elements of…

Finds a significant relationship between empowering behaviors of principals and teacher motivation (the higher the principal's score, the higher teachers' overall motivation score); but finds no relationship between principal empowering behaviors and either teacher job satisfaction or job stress, although teacher motivation was related to both job…

Surveys 80 women teaching K-16 science regarding their most memorable science classes and teacher behaviors of most significant science teachers. Discusses results in three categories: activity-based instructional techniques, instructor relationships, and knowledge and appreciation of science content. Lists 10 recommendations to promote women's…

Examines how principals view the importance of the following: (1) tasks of media specialists; (2) standards of the State Board of Education and of accrediting agencies; and (3) media specialists' responsibilities in planning media programs, public relations efforts, and other media activities. (MS)