Examines work situations contributing to burnout as identified by school-based administrators in a Western Canadian school district. Findings from this qualitative study suggest than an improvement in human relations, time management skills, and increased positive feedback could promote self-esteem and lessen experiences of burnout in school…

A synthesis of findings from 46 studies on group-based applications of mastery learning strategies points out their positive effects on both cognitive and affective student learning outcomes as well as on several teacher variables. Variables affecting the success of mastery learning, such as choice of strategy, student grade level, and study…

An investigation into classroom teachers' (N=51) reaction to test score reporting formats suggested that teachers more readily recommended children for special education classes when they evaluated percentile ranks than when they evaluated grade equivalents or standard scores. (Author/CB)

Comparison of third- and sixth-grade students' ability to detect and correct three types of textual inconsistencies (reader-based, text-based, and text structure) embedded in three types of expository discourse revealed that such monitoring was strategic and associated with reading ability and developmental status. (Author/CB)

Investigation into fourth- through sixth-grade students' (N=257) motivational differences regarding computer-assisted mathematics instruction revealed that intrinsically-motivated students performed better at the computer, but not on a paper-and-pencil achievement test, than extrinsically-motivated students. Students who had self-criteria for…

Investigation of gender and achievement differences on learning among black high school sophomores (N=148) indicated the existence of significant differences between high and low achievers and between male and female students on measures of learning and study behavior. (Author/CB)

Investigation into the most effective use of a kindergarten screening battery to predict second-grade reading and mathematics achievement found that a combination of 10 readiness subtests resulted in the same degree of accuracy as that obtained using the entire battery. However, neither version was accurate enough to be useful. (Author/CB)

The article describes a series of studies that was implemented over a five-year period to validate a teacher selection system which demonstrated important relationships between measured teacher verbal and quantitative ability and quality of classroom instruction. The need to validate personnel interview and essay techniques is discussed.…

Forty-eight elementary school teachers were studied to determine the concurrent and predictive validity of the National Teachers Examination (NTE). NTE scores, grade point averages, and American College Test scores were correlated with principal and pupil evaluations of teacher performance. Methodology is discussed. (JL)

Thirty-eight sixth-grade students participated in a study that examined the relationship of conceptual tempo and performance on several study and reading activities. Results indicate that conceptual tempo may have a relationship to effective studying and reading. Methodology and results are discussed. (Author/JL)

The factual and higher-order achievement of field-independent and -dependent learners was tested after exposure to lecture material. Students engaged in one of three learning techniques. The study investigated the encoding and external-storage functions of the three techniques. Methodology and results are discussed. (Author/JL)

This study assessed the effects of an activity-centered health education program on the general health beliefs and self-reported behavior of fourth, fifth, and sixth graders. This program and a more traditional, science text-based program, were compared. Methodology and results are reported. (JL)

This study assessed the effects of an intensive 64-hour Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) coaching program on urban, gifted students' test scores. Ninety-seven students participated in the summer coaching program; 47 formed the comparison group. Results are discussed and analyzed. (JL)

Ninety-one children participated in a study which evaluated a critical television-viewing skills curriculum. Students were given a comprehensive test of reality versus fantasy portrayals, special effects, and commercials. Methodology and results are presented and analyzed. (JL)

This study examined how knowledge of text structure may aid in comprehension and recall. One hundred forty-three students were assigned to read a canonical or a noncanonical text after half of them received instruction in text structure. Their written recall of the text was then evaluated for comprehension. Methodology and results are discussed.…