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Sutton, C. R. – Science Teacher, 1975
Describes a project in the United Kingdom designed to produce materials for methods courses. (BR)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education
Orna, Mary Virginia, Ed.; James, M. Lynn, Ed. – 1994
Whether for use in a special methods course in teaching chemistry or a general methods course in teaching science, this guidebook is designed to assist the methods instructor in the task of fitting the ChemSource materials into the established patterns of the course. Each of three sections contains a number of units that accommodate the patterns…
Descriptors: Chemistry, High Schools, Higher Education, Methods Courses

Leyden, Michael B. – Science Activities, 1975
Describes an open-ended project designed to have preservice elementary teachers regard science as inquiry. The problem deals with how many pencils could be made from the wood in a telephone pole. Several methods of solving the problem are described. (BR)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Inquiry, Instruction, Methods Courses

James, Robert K.; Crawley, Frank E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1985
Defies the assumption that laboratory teaching skills are gained by preservice secondary science education majors through their undergraduate science programs, and presents expertise areas which every teacher should possess. Outlines activities for each skill which can become part of a methods course under the direction of science educators. (DH)
Descriptors: Laboratory Procedures, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Education

Hill, Douglas M. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Discusses the need for preservice elementary teachers to experience inquiry first-hand, suggesting that they engage in problem-solving rather than just "talking about" it. A typical teacher education program is described with suggestions to incorporate inquiry-oriented experiences. An inquiry-oriented activity using sand and funnels is included.…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Higher Education, Inquiry, Methods Courses

Engels, Carl J. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Explains the rationale and goals for a physical science course for elementary education majors. Components include: presentation of a science lesson from one of the elementary science programs; hands-on experience with lessons taught by other students; and incorporation of current science-technology-society problems into discussions. Results from…
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers

Barrow, Lloyd H. – Science Education, 1988
Analyzes demographic data about secondary science methods faculty regarding the faculty member's professional preparation, content of the methods course, secondary teaching experience, and information about the individual. Some implications for teacher education are included. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Methods Courses

Boone, William J.; Andersen, Hans O. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1994
Reports on one rigorous evaluation and search for desired components of a science methods course at a large state university. Student evaluations of assignments are used to rate them for effectiveness. Provides a model for other instructors interested in course evaluation. (LZ)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Higher Education, Learning Activities, Methods Courses

Barrow, Lloyd H. – Science Education, 1987
Reports on a study of teacher education programs for science teachers in New England. Focuses on data regarding the amount and types of science content and secondary science methods courses, program emphasis in science content, science processes and methods, science teaching techniques, and effectiveness of science preparation. (TW)
Descriptors: Demography, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education, Science and Society

MacDonald, Dougal – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1994
Explores one possible explanation for why student teaching of elementary science diverges from principles emphasized in methods courses. The explanation explored states that a student teacher in the classroom is influenced mainly by immediate situational analysis, rather than principles emphasized in coursework. (LZ)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers

Cannon, John R. – Journal of Elementary Science Education, 1995
Reports on a study undertaken to validate the practicality of using the Constructivist Learning Environment Survey (Perceived Form) (CLES) in a preservice elementary science methods course. Suggestions are made to potentially revise the CLES for more accurate measures in college classrooms. (LZ)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Course Evaluation, Elementary Education
DeTure, Linda R.; And Others – 1990
Science may be the subject area in which elementary teachers are the least confident and prepared to teach. The purpose of this project was to develop an effective model to better prepare teachers by enhancing their content background, and helping them teach inquiry-oriented science. Three departments, Biology, Chemistry, and Education, combined…
Descriptors: Attitudes, College Curriculum, College Science, Elementary Education

Akindehin, 'Folajimi – Science Education, 1988
Reports on the development and implementation of the "Introductory Science Teacher Education" (ISTE) package as a pilot program for preservice science teachers. Demonstrates the significant effect of the ISTE program over traditional methods was that teachers developed a better understanding of the nature of science and acquired more…
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education
American Association of Physics Teachers, Washington, DC. – 1988
The teacher is one of the most important variables for maintaining or developing excellence in education. According to many surveys many teachers of high school physics earned their degrees in other fields. This paper deals with preservice and inservice high school physics teacher education. Topics include: (1) what physics teachers are expected…
Descriptors: High Schools, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Methods Courses

Kelter, Paul B.; Paulson, James R. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Discusses the role of the chemistry teacher impacting elementary science by training elementary teachers. Provides information for a 28-hour hands-on workshop for elementary teachers and lists 47 activities for the teachers. Included topics are food science, observation, liquids, gases, and general chemistry. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry, College Science, Course Content
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