An observational study of 12 mixed-age and 12 single-age Dutch primary reading/language and mathematics classes revealed that time-on-task levels were lower for the mixed-age classes. However, no significant differences in achievement test scores were found. (IAH)

A Dutch study compared two first grade classes with regard to teacher treatment of students and student behavior (dependent variables). One class participated in a national initiative to reduce or eliminate educational inequities. The independent variables included socioeconomic background, sex, scholastic identity attributed by the teacher, and…

Two Dutch studies examined the relationship between classroom climate, student learning outcomes (attitude and achievement), and school climate (operationalized by teachers' job satisfaction). Results suggest that classroom climate as a variable could be productively incorporated into instructional and curricular design theories because of its…

This article describes a functional experiment designed to evaluate the ability of 128 preservice teachers to interpret pupil problem-behavior nested in two distinct learning settings (cooperative and traditional). (IAH)

This study examined means and variances of teacher behavior in effective versus ineffective elementary schools. Teacher and principal interviews and observations on seven dimensions of teaching behavior indicated effective schools had better teacher socialization processes, stronger instructional leaders, strictly enforced schoolwide discipline…

A 1957 book by Timothy Leary presented a model for interpersonal behavior. Dutch researchers have worked on using the model in educational research and teacher education. The paper discusses results of a research program which studied student and teacher perceptions of interpersonal behavior, teacher communication styles, and student outcomes. (SM)

Describes a Dutch study of changes in teacher communication styles during their careers, combining findings from longitudinal and cross-sectional analyses of teachers' and students' perceptions of teacher interpersonal behavior. Survey results indicate the changes are found mainly in dominant behavior, whereas cooperative behavior remains…

This study examined the relationship between selected secondary characteristics of students and teachers and their perceptions of teacher communication style. It also examined the relationship between students' perceptions of student teachers' and cooperating teachers' communication styles. Surveys indicated a discrepancy between teacher and…

Describes adaptation of a questionnaire on teacher interaction to map cooperating teachers' behavior and relationships between their interpersonal behavior and student teachers' satisfaction with supervision. Student teachers completed the Questionnaire on Supervisor Interaction (QSI) and Student Teacher Satisfaction Questionnaire. Results found…

Researchers studied the relationship between mediated learning interactions and question dyad variables that structured elementary classroom interactions, comparing relationships for teachers trained or not trained in COGNET mediated learning. Results indicated that relationships between mediated learning and classroom interaction structure were…

Study investigated a preservice physical educator's methods of improving his monitoring skills during gymnastics to improve students' on-task behavior. He had to make decisions about data collection and design future lessons using the data. Results indicated he improved his positioning skills, but at the price of neglecting other pedagogical…

Study investigated teacher differences in attributions and perceptions concerning student behavior. Expert, advanced beginner, and novice teachers discussed perceptions of students, attribution of behavior, and prediction of future performance. They differed in how they discussed student behavior and dealt with misbehavior but not in prediction of…

Study examined relationships between the amounts and types of teacher behavior directed toward individual students. Researchers observed six experienced elementary physical education teachers. Teachers interacted differently with students who displayed different characteristics. Results suggest teachers unconsciously react to student…

This study investigated students' learning during specific units, linking it to teaching methods. Researchers observed students, recorded classes, and conducted pretests, posttests, and follow-up, examining content learned, content understanding, class memories, and learning experiences. Results indicated critical elements necessary for students…

To illustrate how participation in interactional sequences affects students socially and academically, the paper describes interaction in a second-grade reading lesson involving worksheet completion. Results suggest that sequential analysis offers the best methodology for observing, and generating warrantable claims about, teachers' and students'…