Description of an experience-oriented methods course in the biological sciences for prospective teachers at Syracuse University. Activities include observing and evaluating teaching experiences, designing biology laboratory experiments, developing test items and learning specific biological techniques. Bibliography. (LC)

Describes a science and mathematics methods course which attempts to develop elements within the prospective teacher rather than trying to reconstruct identical situations between preservice and actual teaching experiences. Examples of these elements are: self-perceptions, role perceptions, and ability to develop rapport with students. (JR)

Describes a two-year program developed at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to address the need for improvement in physics and physical science teaching in Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee. Discusses participant selection procedures, program evaluation, program impact, and participant developed teaching materials and…