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On the Nature of Teaching Nature of Science: Preservice Early Childhood Teachers' Instruction in Preschool and Elementary Settings
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Akerson, Valarie L.; Buzzelli, Cary A.; Donnelly, Lisa A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2010
This study explored whether early childhood preservice teachers' concerns about teaching nature of science (NOS) and their intellectual levels influenced whether and how they taught NOS at the preschool and primary (K-3) levels. We used videotaped classroom observations and lesson plans to determine the science instructional practices at the…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Scientific Principles, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
On Reviewing Literature and Reporting Research Findings: Comments on "Effects of Modeling on Preservice Science Teachers During ISCS Microteaching Sessions"
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Koran, John J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1977
Comments that a previously published educational research article did not include sufficient background information about previous research. (MLH)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Higher Education, Microteaching, Models
Effects of Modeling on Preservice Science Teachers During ISCS Microteaching Sessions
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Rezba, Richard J.; Andersen, Hans O. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1976
Descriptors: Educational Research, Higher Education, Inquiry, Laboratory Procedures
Teacher Corps Preservice: A Study of Change in Science Teacher Behavior
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Wilson, John T. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1976
This summative evaluation of Teacher Corps' training programs assesses the overall effectiveness of the training in terms of changes in intern teaching behavior. Five behaviors changed in frequency significantly and support is provided for the use of modeling, feedback, practice and reinforcement to influence teacher behavior. (BT)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Research, Higher Education, Instruction
The Acquisition of Nonverbal Behaviors by Preservice Science Teachers and Their Application During Student Teaching
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Raymond, Anne – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1973
Reports a study to analyze relationships between noverbal skills acquired by preservice science teachers in a methods course and their application during student teaching. Microteaching format was used in the experimental group to develop nonverbal cues and silence. Analysis indicated experimental preservice science teachers differed significantly…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Educational Research, Methods Research, Microteaching