Examines the relationship of the views that women elementary school teachers in the New York City school system have of their work and their attitudes toward the Feminist Movement. (MP)

Describes teacher-initiated activities to involve parents in their children's education. (CM)

Argues that first-grade teachers strongly influence the future successes of their students. (MP)

The enactive and iconic modes of instruction were compared in teaching preservice elementary teachers the mathematical concepts and skills necessary to teach mathematics via manipulative aids. No significant differences were found. (MP)

A plan that not only expanded the music curriculum, but also brought classroom teachers and music specialists together. (Editor)

No significant difference was found between elementary students' reading development in control groups and in classes whose teachers had one of three feedback/incentive conditions: monitoring, verbal reinforcement, and monetary rewards. (MM)

While need for drug education in the lower grades of elementary school is recognized, K-3 elementary school teachers are not properly trained or qualified to teach this subject. To start improving the training and adequacy of these K-3 elementary school teachers for drug education, a study was conducted. (Author)

A descriptive study of professional periodicals most commonly read by a sample of Minnesota elementary school teachers. (DD)

When 65 preservice elementary teachers were asked to interpret logical connectives appearing in single statements, results indicated they would assign conjunctive truth tables to conditional and bioconditional statements dealing with mathematical relations. The preservice teachers had a better understanding of the inclusive "or" than of…

Describes a teaching model called Content-Process-Application-Evaluation (CPAE). Discusses this approach as a means of bridging the gap between teacher training programs and the sciences. (NB)

Reports a study that examined the usage and perceived importance of the K-6 health instruction responsibilities and competencies by elementary classroom teachers responsible for teaching health education. Surveys indicated that all of the responsibilities and competencies were used, though usage varied. (SM)

Presents ways that computers can make back-to-school easier for teachers, focusing on beautifying the classroom (display helpers and timelines); organizing the routine (labels, databases, grading, and parent letters); and making name tags and labels. Teacher software sources are listed. (SM)

Studied teachers' development in a large English "comprehensive" school during a period of intense educational reform, focusing on eight experienced teachers. Findings highlight a range of factors that appeared to constrain teachers' professional development. Considers the implications for recent Danish policy related to school-focused…

Discusses supporting factors necessary for teacher professional growth and issues of concern that are evident during one primary teacher's implementation of a unit that used constructivist pedagogical strategies. Support factors for teacher growth are found to be an appropriate program of professional development, teacher understanding of the…

Analyzed teacher education reform in Taiwan since 1994 through a case study of three elementary teacher education programs at two institutions. Discusses the potential impact of changes on the preparation of mathematics teachers in Taiwan. (SLD)