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Bates, Alisa – Journal of Social Studies Research, 2008
Effective uses of technology in social studies methods courses is an under-researched field. This study focused on the development of WebQuests to engage teacher candidate's exploration of the Internet as an authentic medium for inquiry in social studies education. Analysis of appropriateness of tasks in the WebQuests, depth of ideas and audience…
Descriptors: Methods Courses, Audience Awareness, Inquiry, Active Learning
Watts, Susan M. – 1993
Drawn from a teacher-educator's experience in teaching a basic reading methods course and a Master's course for inservice teachers, this paper provides practical strategies for promoting active involvement, reflection, decision-making, and collaboration among preservice and inservice teachers. The paper first presents syllabi for the methods…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Course Descriptions