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Poillion, Mary Jo – 1991
This literature review on educational alternatives for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) reports that only 17 citations were found that specifically addressed teacher training, program efficacy, or management of ADHD children. One was a teacher training program developed as a dissertation project, seven were research…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education
Kallenbach, Silja; Viens, Julie – 2002
The Adult Multiple Intelligences Study was the first systematic effort related to multiple intelligences (MI) theory in adult literacy education. The study's findings regarding MI theory served as the foundation for a study of MI theory's implications for adult literacy practice, policy, and research. The study was conducted across 10 different…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy
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Kauffman, James M.; Wong, Kathleen L. H. – Behavioral Disorders, 1991
Research is reviewed on classroom behavior, demandingness, and beliefs of effective teachers of nonhandicapped students with behavior problems, and the need for different attitudes and additional skills for teaching students with behavioral disorders is discussed. Teacher characteristics analyzed include instructional and management strategies,…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Problems, Behavior Standards
Demmon-Berger, Debbie – 1986
This booklet summarizes research observations of the last 15 years about techniques and characteristics of effective teachers. The booklet presents information to assist teachers in the classroom, to stimulate discussion, and to promote effective approaches. Effective teaching cannot always be measured, yet effective teachers have a major effect…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Educational Change, Educational Improvement
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Krishnaveni, R.; Anitha, J. – Quality Assurance in Education: An International Perspective, 2007
Purpose: To develop a comprehensive model of professional characteristics of an educator that will prepare them for high standards of professional achievements, as all professions demand standardization and formulation of guidelines in today's competitive environment. Design/methodology/approach: Literature on essentials of an educator was sourced…
Descriptors: Teaching (Occupation), Curriculum Design, Literature Reviews, Teaching Methods
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Clarke, Marge – History and Social Science Teacher, 1990
Examines social studies in the twenty-first century from a critical theory perspective. Traces critical reflection's origins from Marxist educational theories to Jurgen Habermas's critical theory. Highlights Fred Newmann's curricular model, "Education for Citizen Action," for developing competent action in public affairs. Advocates…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Critical Theory, Curriculum Development