suggests a preliminary model for evaluating teaching procedures, involving cost effectiveness, teaching formats, and significant variables in teaching. Included is a summary of suggested patterns for physics teachings. (CC)

Describes the conduct of a new course in Peru designed for physics teachers at the university level with emphases upon learning of up-to-date teaching and laboratory techniques. Included is a description of local degree programs and basic philosophy underlying teacher education. (CC)

Considers teaching to be the synthesis of a body of knowledge and the art of presentation. Comments on the American science teacher education process, particularly at the graduate level. (CP)

Describes a course, taught in Jamaica, for prospective high school physics teachers that stresses concepts which are difficult to teach and easily misunderstood by students. Also stresses preparing high school students to take national exams and teaching physics in poorly equipped laboratories. (MLH)

Discusses the development of and teaching of a physics teacher education course in Iraq. Includes comments on students preparing to become physics teachers and problem/successes associated with the course. (JN)