The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the effect of instruction differentiation in preventive classroom management strategies on preservice teachers' selected behaviors. Results indicated no significant main effect for treatment condition, and significant main effects for lesson type and microteaching session. Findings indicated that…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of instruction differentiation in preventive classroom management strategies on early childhood and elementary preservice teachers' selected behaviors during assigned classroom teaching of music instruction to peers. Participants were early childhood and elementary preservice teachers (N = 7)…

The role of feedback is unquestionably crucial in a teachers' profession. In our context of teacher education giving effective feedback is also an essential skill and tool of pedagogical evaluation for developmental purposes when educating university students and future teachers. Effective feedback fosters development, gives guidance, opens…

This study examined the relationship between pre-service teachers' constructivist teaching and their learning styles based on Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory. The Learning Styles Inventory-3 was administered at the beginning of the semester to determine preferred learning style. The Constructivist Teaching Evaluation Form was filled out by…

Currently, teacher education colleges in Tanzania are being equipped with computers to prepare teachers who can integrate technology in teaching. Despite these efforts, teachers are not embracing the use of technology in their teaching. This study adopted Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) as a framework for describing the…

This study investigated 35 physical education teachers' appreciation of a continuous professional development (CPD) training on need-supportive teaching, embedded in Self-Determination Theory, using qualitative (i.e. focus groups) and quantitative methods (i.e. questionnaire). The findings suggest that teachers highly valued opportunities for…

Described is the background and methodology of this study including the sample and the instrument development. Copies of the instruments are included. The success of the program as measured by these instruments is reported. (CW)

Microteaching is an effective teacher education technique because of its: (1) precision; (2) simplicity; (3) low pressures; (4) low threats; (5) potential for experimentation; (6) adaptability; (7) replicability; and (8) ability to be controlled. (CMJ)

Clinical settings are more important in teacher education than simply as arenas in which meaningful instruction behaviors are practiced. Training of teachers must be viewed as a process of induction into the classroom environment, in which the clients (students) work very powerfully on the trainees. (FG)

Indiana University's Teacher Education Laboratory replaces and supplements portions of the preservice program previously provided through field placements in area schools. This article describes the initial field test of a laboratory experience for secondary education majors. Surveys rating students' attitudes about the experience indicated…

Recommends improving preservice teacher assessment by providing multiple forms of on-campus laboratory experiences (e.g., microteaching, reflective teaching, simulations) that offer job-related tasks. Performance on the tasks could be assessed at multiple points and for various purposes (selecting preservice teachers and student teachers and…

Using the construct of personal self-efficacy as a foundation, methods for building science teaching confidence in preservice teachers are described. Methods include microteaching, cooperative learning, role models, experiential learning, computer use, and others. The interrelatedness of science anxiety, attitude toward science, and low science…

This paper uses Renato Rosaldo's metaphor of a "cultural borderland" to analyze the nature of the "bridge" formed in a case study of school-college partnerships. It examines how collaborative teacher preparation programs can bridge the two worlds of theoretical, normatively based canons of practice and inductively derived…

A study compared effects of two forms of laboratory teaching experience (microteaching and reflective teaching) in an introductory teacher education course on students' views of themselves as teachers and their attitudes toward and perceptions of teaching. The population consisted of Ohio State University students in four sections of Agricultural…

Papers from the 1979 conference of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, whose theme was the promotion of higher education research and development, are presented. Specific topics were staff development in higher education, field experience, assessment and evaluation, teaching methods and curriculum design, and the…