Describes and gives examples of plan whereby the teacher observes two pupils per day, recording their behavior at various intervals. (SP)

Attempts to determine the relationship between elementary school teachers' theoretical educational framework and a formal methods course in teaching elementary school science. The initially logically consistent student teachers did not show any change as a result of having the course. The group which had not been logically consistent initially did…

Following 14 weeks of therapy conducted by volunteer teachers, experimental subjects showed a statistically significant rise in assertiveness, particularly with their peers. The correlation between the teacher's role performance and degree of child's improvement suggests that this technique was instrumental in change. (Author/CJ)

Points out that the pupil control ideology of student teachers, as a group, did become significantly more custodial during student teaching. Findings indicate that if a teacher feels threatened unless students are rigidly controlled, effective use of inquiry curricular materials is reduced. (LS)

A short bibliography of books on games and gaming is presented as a summer reading program for elementary school teachers. (EJS)

A learning hierarchy for teaching inservice and preservice teachers to ask questions which require complex thought (instead of memory) is presented. Some assessment of effectiveness has been carried out on an informal basis. (Author)

Describes a study which indicates that when prospective elementary teachers studied enrichment problems in a college mathematics course for elementary teachers their attitudes toward mathematics became significantly more positive. (BR)

Teacher responses indicate positive feelings toward counseling and desire for closer communication with counselors. Teachers suggest extracurricular program enabling counselors to communicate with children in a non-verbal way. (CJ)