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Download full textAdler, Susan; Goodman, Jesse – 1986
This paper describes efforts to develop a social studies methods course based on a foundation of critical theory in education. The literature concerning critical theory is discussed. Critical theory focuses on three areas of educational thought: (1) the relationship of school to society; (2) conceptions of knowledge and curriculum; and (3) the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Higher Education, History Instruction, Methods Courses
Andrews, Sharon Vincz; Wheeler, Patricia J. – 1990
Methods classes in teacher education are under attack. If teacher education programs are to survive with a methods component, teacher educators need to begin living and demonstrating the models of pedagogy they advocate. Methods courses must go beyond the lecture mode to democratic practice in which students and instructors build social learning…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development
Mueller, Doris L. – 1992
This paper reviews several definitions and descriptions of the term knowledge base, identifies potential sources, and offers a guide for teacher education faculty who are considering the need to undergird their programs with appropriate knowledge bases. Questions such as how to begin the process of building a knowledge base, the steps involved,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Doll, William E.; Garzone, Lio – 1983
The new elementary education program for prospective teachers at the State University of New York at Oswego focuses on the structure of human learning. The program has three tracks for students to choose from, each consisting of: (1) the foundations semester; (2) the unit; and (3) field experience. In the foundations semester, students work on…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary School Teachers, Field Experience Programs, Foundations of Education
Shaver, James P. – 1984
A major transformation in teacher education must occur if social studies education is to become soundly-based civic education that meets the needs of special interests, such as global education, without becoming dominated by those needs, and if teachers are to transcend the textbook so that goal statements are actually reflected in classroom…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Educational Objectives
Dossey, John A., Ed. – 1980
The major objective of this conference was the continuation of the exchange of information on the improvement of pre-service and inservice methods courses and other program offerings in mathematics education. Topics highlighted included the effects of state mandated programs for teacher preparation, the growing shortage of qualified mathematics…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Curriculum Development, Discussion Groups, Educational Research
