James M Mahan
Biographic Data
| ID | 1583900 |
|---|---|
| NAME | James M Mahan |
| GIVEN NAMES | James M |
| FAMILY NAME | Mahan |
| SIGNATURE | MAHAN J M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Indiana University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 26 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1966 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1998 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Cross-cultural field placements
1998). Cross‐cultural field placements: Student teachers learning from schools and communities. Theory Into Practice: Vol. 37, Preparing Teachers for Cultural Diversity, pp. 155-162
Instructional Suggestions from Abroad Concerning Overseas Teaching
Mahan and Stachowski conducted inter views with British and Irish head teachers who accept over forty U.S. teaching practicum students into their national schools annually. Data are reported and discussed relative to such teacher preparation concerns as cross- discipline lesson planning, citizenship education, classroom management, and global issues. The authors make suggestions which are directed toward methods instructors, teacher super visors,…
Developing and Evaluating Cultural Immersion Components In Teacher Education
Employment Success
Indiana University survey finds 85% of beginning teachers prepared for ethnic minority settings successful in finding jobs
Teacher Folklore and Sensitivity of a Course Evaluation Questionnaire
The purpose of this study was to determine if (a) “folklore” about a teacher contributes to his ratings on a course evaluation questionnaire and (b) changes in students' attitudes during the course of instruction can be determined with a questionnaire on course evaluation. Multivariate analysis of variance and discriminant analysis, ideally suited for this type of research, were employed. The results indicated that there were no significant diffe…
The external consultant and curriculum change strategies
The general purposes of the study were (1) to identify and quantify specific, observable activities that occur during formally scheduled visits by curriculum consultants; (2) to determine which consultant behaviors were related to successful implementation of curriculum innovations; (3) to provide substantive data documenting the implementation and outcomes of a particular innovation; and (4) to alert change agents who utilize consultant service …
Continuous Progress Concept of Instruction with University Students
Performance and attitudes of Ss who had completed either a traditionally organized university course or an experimental course which held mastery as a requirement for progressing through the course were compared. There were three replications of the experiment, one each in courses in biology, philosophy, and psychology. In all three comparisons the performance of Ss in the E group was higher and their attitudes toward the instructional procedures…
An administrator views independent learning
Administrators investigating independent study for possible inclusion in the curriculum must face some practical problems, for the administrative implications of a program encompassing and encouraging independent learning are far reaching. While execution of the program depends upon the unique characteristics of the individual school, certain alternatives can be recommended to consider as an approach
Cross-cultural field placements
1998). Cross‐cultural field placements: Student teachers learning from schools and communities. Theory Into Practice: Vol. 37, Preparing Teachers for Cultural Diversity, pp. 155-162
Instructional Suggestions from Abroad Concerning Overseas Teaching
Mahan and Stachowski conducted inter views with British and Irish head teachers who accept over forty U.S. teaching practicum students into their national schools annually. Data are reported and discussed relative to such teacher preparation concerns as cross- discipline lesson planning, citizenship education, classroom management, and global issues. The authors make suggestions which are directed toward methods instructors, teacher super visors,…
Developing and Evaluating Cultural Immersion Components In Teacher Education
The external consultant and curriculum change strategies
The general purposes of the study were (1) to identify and quantify specific, observable activities that occur during formally scheduled visits by curriculum consultants; (2) to determine which consultant behaviors were related to successful implementation of curriculum innovations; (3) to provide substantive data documenting the implementation and outcomes of a particular innovation; and (4) to alert change agents who utilize consultant service …
An administrator views independent learning
Administrators investigating independent study for possible inclusion in the curriculum must face some practical problems, for the administrative implications of a program encompassing and encouraging independent learning are far reaching. While execution of the program depends upon the unique characteristics of the individual school, certain alternatives can be recommended to consider as an approach
Continuous Progress Concept of Instruction with University Students
Performance and attitudes of Ss who had completed either a traditionally organized university course or an experimental course which held mastery as a requirement for progressing through the course were compared. There were three replications of the experiment, one each in courses in biology, philosophy, and psychology. In all three comparisons the performance of Ss in the E group was higher and their attitudes toward the instructional procedures…
Teacher Folklore and Sensitivity of a Course Evaluation Questionnaire
The purpose of this study was to determine if (a) “folklore” about a teacher contributes to his ratings on a course evaluation questionnaire and (b) changes in students' attitudes during the course of instruction can be determined with a questionnaire on course evaluation. Multivariate analysis of variance and discriminant analysis, ideally suited for this type of research, were employed. The results indicated that there were no significant diffe…
The external consultant and curriculum change strategies
The general purposes of the study were (1) to identify and quantify specific, observable activities that occur during formally scheduled visits by curriculum consultants; (2) to determine which consultant behaviors were related to successful implementation of curriculum innovations; (3) to provide substantive data documenting the implementation and outcomes of a particular innovation; and (4) to alert change agents who utilize consultant service …
Employment Success
Indiana University survey finds 85% of beginning teachers prepared for ethnic minority settings successful in finding jobs
Developing and Evaluating Cultural Immersion Components In Teacher Education
Instructional Suggestions from Abroad Concerning Overseas Teaching
Mahan and Stachowski conducted inter views with British and Irish head teachers who accept over forty U.S. teaching practicum students into their national schools annually. Data are reported and discussed relative to such teacher preparation concerns as cross- discipline lesson planning, citizenship education, classroom management, and global issues. The authors make suggestions which are directed toward methods instructors, teacher super visors,…
Cross-cultural field placements
1998). Cross‐cultural field placements: Student teachers learning from schools and communities. Theory Into Practice: Vol. 37, Preparing Teachers for Cultural Diversity, pp. 155-162
Psychology (8 works) · Mathematics education (7 works) · Pedagogy (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies (4 works) · Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy (3 works) · Global Education and Multiculturalism (3 works) · Medical education (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Course (navigation (2 works)