Surveys National Board Certified teacher's views about middle school teacher preparation. Validates the need for specialized middle level teacher preparation, and shows consensus about major elements of such programs: a comprehensive understanding of early adolescence; the needs of young adolescents; the philosophy and organization of middle level…

Behavioral objectives, spawned by the accountability movement, attempt to measure educational outcomes in more definitive terms than customarily used. However, the reactions have been mixed to say the least. The author has surveyed over 400 teachers and administrators to solicit their opinions and practices of behavioral objectives. (Editor)

Presents data from a survey of teachers regarding the characteristics of principals that make them leaders. Finds that teachers' perceptions differ very little from those of business managers regarding leadership attributes. (SR)

Concludes that the key to successful field trips is the teacher's capability in organizing, sequencing, focusing, and evaluating the event for the needs of each student and in providing an experience consistent with the outcomes desired. (FL)

Reports results from surveys of secondary school teachers regarding what they are doing with respect to homework, grading, and testing for students with and without disabilities. Discusses implications for inclusion programs. (SR)

Reports findings of a study designed to determine teacher public relations practices and their perceived importance. Concludes that teachers are doing much to promote school community relations but that they need to make additional efforts. (FL)

Authors report on a recently completed study which measured the responses of students and teachers to mini-courses in the social studies. (Editor/CB)

During 1978, 194 teachers identified as effective in 21 Kentucky middle schools were surveyed about techniques they would use to deal with 15 discipline problems. Agreement on preferred technique was highest for serious infractions. Individual attention was preferred for minor annoyances. Existence of a district discipline code affected teachers'…

The positive and negative aspects of classroom punishment were compared and the characteristics of teachers who did not experience discipline problems with their students were discussed. Additionally, programs for overcoming discipline difficulties were presented. (RK)

To help secondary teachers select useful journals, the authors surveyed teacher educators in the University of Wisconsin system, asking them to rank professional journals for value of information on curriculum, methods, and materials. The top journals--some Wisconsin, most national--are listed for each secondary subject field. (Author/SJL)

Reports the results of a two year survey of 300 teachers in four Southeastern states who taught some form of science fiction in their classroom instruction. The survey considered (1) disciplinary areas utilizing science fiction and the basic purposes for using it; (2) basic themes of science fiction; and (3) teachers' comments about science…

Beginning teachers are often given teaching assignments that would challenge even the most skillful veteran teachers. Such assignments can take several forms: teaching in a subject area for which the teacher is not certified; having too many class preparations; "floating" from classroom to classroom; working with low-ability, unmotivated, or…

Students who understand the relationship between population growth and change and the quality of their life and the life of their children will be better able to make responsible decisions about their world. Discusses the addition of population education to the curriculum, the objectives of teachers and the government in teaching it, and how it…

Purpose of the study conducted by the author was to gather both factual and attitudinal data from teachers who are currently employed at either the junior high or middle school level. (Author/CB)