Grouping of Students: A Conceptual Analysis Part 1 (2009)
Kimberly LaPrairie, John Slate
Three major topics related to grouping students (i.e., group-learning paradigms, learning group configuration, and student leadership in academic work groups) were reviewed. Given the confusion...
Teachers Behaving Unprofessionally: Stories from Students (2009)
Angela Gibson, Jinhao Wang, John Slate
In this study, the researchers analyzed stories told by students (n = 80) of their poorest K-12 teachers who behaved in an unprofessional manner. Nine dominant themes were identified: poor teaching;...
Jose Cavazos, Richard Braley, John Slate
These researchers analyzed the perceptions of parents of students determined to be at-risk about their involvement with their children. Parents (n = 229), predominantly Hispanic, were surveyed from...
Teacher Turnover: A Conceptual Analysis (2008)
Cynthia Martinez-Garcia, John Slate
In this article we reviewed the available literature concerning teacher turnover. The seriousness of this issue was addressed as cause for concern is clearly present. Issues we examined in this...
Leadership Behaviors of School Administrators: Do Men and Women Differ? (2008)
Shirley Johnson, Steve Busch, John Slate
In this study, the reasons why men and women behave differently in leadership roles in schools were investigated because of recent research on the indirect nature of the school principal’s impact...
John Williams, Julie P. Combs, John Slate
In this study, the researchers examined the extent to which student-to-teacher ratios and per pupil expenditures differed for at-risk students as a function of being enrolled either at a traditional...
Mentors’ Views of Factors Essential for the Success of Beginning Teachers (2008)
Arnold Barrera, Richard Braley, John Slate
The views of 46 mentors of first-year teachers were obtained regarding practices that they viewed as essential for their success in mentoring teachers. Specifically, they were queried about teacher...
Obesity Among Middle School Children: More Cause for School Leaders' Concern? (2008)
David Clark, Gina C. Viglietti, John Slate
In this study, the authors examined the relationship of 1,128 sixth and seventh grade students’ grades in four subject areas (i.e., math, reading, science, and social studies) and their scores on...
Paul Kelly, Carmen Tejeda-Delgado, John Slate
In this study, the researchers investigated the perceived relationships of financial and non-financial incentives on teacher recruitment and retention among public school teachers in the State of...