This multiple case study sought to examine preservice computer science teachers' beliefs, motivational orientations, and teaching practices, as currently, they remain to be adequately researched. Eight participants were selected via maximum variation sampling for this study of trainee teachers during their first practicums in Turkey. Trainee…

Describes an application of a checklist survey used to study teachers' activities in teaching computer studies. Teachers were profiled and then grouped into five distinct teaching styles. Results suggest that in-service training should be directed toward those teaching styles that have the strongest links with the desired objectives. (BSR)