The effect of an in-service training program in verbal interaction analysis on teacher behavior in the classroom

Statement of the Problem. A review of the literature indicated that there was a definite need for continuing research in the area of teacher behavior in the classroom. The purpose of this study was to study teacher-student verbal behavior and to attempt to change it. Specifically, this study sought the solution to the following: 1. To determine whether an in-service program would produce change in teacher attitudes and in teacher-student verbal interaction in the classroom. 2. To determine the amount and direction of this change in quantities measurable by certain criteria. [...]