This paper discusses the supervisory use of one observational system -- Observation Schedule and Record, Form 5V (OScAR 5V). OScAR 5V refers to a series of observation schedules to develop techniques for obtaining an objective, quantitative record of observed classroom behavior that could be scored on dimensions of teacher behavior. Under this…

This report emphasizes the importance of nonverbal behavior as a teacher-student relationship language and discusses some observation instruments designed to provide feedback to teachers on their nonverbal behavior. According to the report, nonverbal behaviors provide the primary vehicle for expressing emotion and leakage channels that are…

Instruments for screening visual performance, for observing vision behavior, the learner in general, and the student at a learning task, and a parent questionnaire are described. (See TM 001 363 for a description of the total project; for other related documents, see TM 001 160, 364-368, 370-374.) (MS)

This instrument was designed to record an observation of an individual student's behavior while engaged in a purposeful learning task. The observer must check the appropriate response for each area tested. There is space for written comments. (See TM 001 369 for further information; for a description of the total project, see TM 001 363; for other…

The purpose of this questionnaire is to analyze parental attitudes toward the project by examining the parents' perception of their children in the project. Six open-ended sentences are presented which the parent is asked to complete as he sees fit. Additional comments are also solicited. (See TM 001 363 for description of the total project; see…

This handbook discusses the various aspects of discipline (defined as the teaching of a child to behave in ways that the parent considers desirable and avoid behaving in ways the parent considers undesirable). The guide discusses the Adlerian approach to disciplining children, which stresses democracy in the family on the basis of the equality of…

Described is the Madison, Wisconsin public school Specialized Educational Services program and a Madison Title III teacher training project in the analysis of language interaction in academic subject areas. (DB)

This form was devised to provide a set of procedures for collecting and utilizing direct observations of specific student behaviors which clearly illustrate the achievement of one of the ten goals of this program. Forms can be used by teachers, students, and parents. (See TM 001 375 for summary of project.) (MS)