research, not so much on teacher expectations of students as much as teacher expectations of staff development programs and their effects on volunteering.
Geographical Area: The study was conducted in Maryland.
Recommendations: No recommendations were provided in the abstract.
Article #2: Hamilton, M.L. & Richardson, V. (1995). Effects of the culture in two schools on the process and outcomes of staff development. Elementary School Journal, 95(4), 367-385.
Purpose of the Study: This research examined whether attention given to teacher beliefs, practices, and concerns could enhance the effects of a staff development program designed to help teachers elevate their students levels of reading comprehension.
Size of the Sample: Subjects in the study consisted of 12 teachers instructing Grades 4 through 6.
Length of the Study: No information was provided in the abstract as to how long the study lasted.
Research Instruments: No information was provided in the abstract as to the research instruments that were used.
Results of the Study: Providing attention to teachers' beliefs and practices was said to enhance program effects.
Descriptors: Major Descriptors: SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT; TEACHING METHODS; TEACHER ATTITUDES; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; EMPLOYEE INTERACTION. Minor Descriptors: READING EDUCATION; ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS; ADULTHOOD.
Summary: This study examined for the effects of showing concern for teachers attitudes and beliefs and classroom practices on a staff development program. Findings showed that this concern enhanced the effects of the program.
Commentary: The article would appear to have real value in that in contributes important information to the design of staff development programs, namely the design should encourage a component that provides attention to teachers and how they think and feel about their job.
Geographical Area: The study was conducted in Lawrence, Kansas....