Teacher interactions in mainstream social studies and science classes

This investigation was designed to change teacher-student interactions in middle school social studies and science classes. Eighteen of 35 teacher volunteers received a six-session inservice emphasizing teacher effectiveness variables. Results indicated significant differences between experimental and control teachers on a pre-post contrast, as well as on a follow-up (maintenance) contrast. Differential effects on the science and social studies teachers were seen. Similarities and differences related to student type, independent of the intervention, were obtained.