The verbal exchanges between mothers and their 30 children, aged 3-4, were observed during semistructured play. Results showed that mothers of gifted children were more likely than mothers of normal-ability children to model metacognitive strategies in 3 areas: predicting consequences, activity monitoring, and reality testing. (JDD)

Argues that strategic teaching develops learners who are independent and able to use a variety of learning strategies. Argues that by modeling learning strategies and verbalizing their own thinking as they learn, teachers can develop students who will become strategic learners. (RS)

Examines the gender-typed portrayal of material culture in Caldecott Award children's books published between 1937 and 1989. A large proportion of female characters used household artifacts, and more male characters used nondomestic artifacts. Implications of such gender-linked modeling are discussed. (SLD)

This study compared the performance of 12 children (ages 4 to 10) with developmental delay, each trained in 2 tasks, one through interactive modeling (with or without verbal reinforcement) and the other through passive modeling. Results showed that passive modeling produced better rated performance than interactive modeling and that verbal…

Describes how a middle school teacher used team teaching and modeling to help a student teacher learn how to teach. (PRA)

Outlines a method for teaching kindergarten students to model and write journal entries. Discusses also responding to the entries, assessment, the writing environment, and parent involvement. (PRA)

The effectiveness of two language treatment methods, modeling versus modeling plus evoked production, in promoting productive vocabulary in three late-talking toddlers was compared. Two subjects differed as to which particular treatment method was associated with better performance. Neither treatment method was effective for the third subject.…

Recounts the experience of four instructors in a middle-level teacher education program who are attempting to integrate the curriculum as a model for their students. They explain the context of their work, describe the curriculum and their integration efforts, and report what they believe students have learned and what teachers have learned from…

This longitudinal study videotaped six preschool children with various developmental delays, including language delays, during free play and modeling tasks, and examined whether reported parallels between symbolic play and normal language development were evidenced. Results supported previous reports, although variability across observations was…

Considers the effectiveness of using prose modeling in the composition classroom. Studies the differences in response between expert and novice writers who were asked to write essays in an unfamiliar form based on a prose model. Indicates that use of a prose model affects student response. (HB)

A study examined the effects of reinforcement contingencies designed to increase the performance of existing reading skills in three boys (age 9) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Results showed that a combination of contingencies, modeling, and practice was effective in producing substantial increases in oral reading fluency for all…

Three teaching strategies for problem solving proved to be successful with undergraduates with deafness enrolled in mathematics courses. Strategies included giving an explanation to a peer observer in sign language, visualizing the problem-solving process prior to starting to solve a problem, and observing the teacher modeling the analytical…

Members (N=499) of the American Mental Health Counselors Association were surveyed to identify persuasion and influence tactics that they utilize in their practice. Techniques reported were metaphors, noting negative consequences, pointing out benefits or rewards, using reasoning, evaluating oneself to an ideal self, and modeling. The effects of…

Reviews research on antecedent demonstration, modeling, and prompting interventions designed to increase reading accuracy, rates of accurate reading, and generalized reading performance in students with disabilities. Suggests modeling or prompting may not be effective intervention to increase general reading fluency. Rejects myth that neurological…

Examines the relationship between male teachers and male students in light of issues relating to manhood. Considers what it means to be a man in a culture in which being a man is poorly defined and rites of passage have been phased out. Asks whether male teachers feel comfortable assuming the role of mentor to male students. (TB)