This description of the model used to teach instructional development to teachers at the University of Kentucky includes strategies and approaches used in the course; exercises, projects, and activities used in the class; and copies of forms and handouts used by the class. Alternative teaching materials, primarily textbooks, are also described.…

If social studies teachers are to build an international or global perspective into their teaching, they should not only be exposed to the substance of global education throughout their academic training, but should also be introduced to teaching methods and materials that are international in character. This presentation considers ways in which…

The author discusses essential elements of a preservice social studies methods course for elementary teachers. The knowledge and skill objectives to be achieved by students in methods courses and used as a guide by the instructor are outlined. A discussion follows. A social studies methods course should help students develop a personal working…

The prototype of an in-service, self-instructional course for college level teachers was developed during this two year project. The curriculum of the course is covered in four volumes; an additional volume gives a final report on the project itself. The course covers the techniques of defining and stating instructional goals; measuring and…

Describes a research methods course which fosters cooperation between students and gives them a positive experience with course content. Students are encouraged to view the sociologist more like a detective than a laboratory scientist. This reduces anxiety for students who fear the quantitative and empirical perspectives of the sciences.…

One technique particularly worthy of possible inclusion in the secondary social studies methods class is an assignment in which students interview practicing social studies teachers. In addition to obtaining more insight into actual teaching practice, methods students learn about interviewing as a social studies teaching method. A course is…

One part of the Merrill and Tennyson model for concept teaching consists of expository presentations of the concept arranged from easy to difficult. This study showed that the presentation order, i.e., the order of difficulty, does not significantly affect student achievement. (Author/RM)

To get a preliminary understanding of how mathematics methods courses are taught, this study examined course syllabi from as wide a range of public and private universities as possible. Mathematics methods course syllabi from 200 randomly selected members of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) were requested. Following the…

Described are features of a methods course in elementary school mathematics at Colorado State College. An essential purpose of the course is to orient the prospective teacher to the utilization of discovery processes in classroom learning situations. (RP)

The author examines student teaching methods books in reference to how student teachers develop questioning skills. He suggests that the current methods have remained unchanged for years. He also suggests that this pattern should change and gives reasons for his opinion. (CT)

Describes the techniques used in an English methods class to make informal researchers of the in-service teachers attending the class. (DD)

A teacher training technique is discussed involving a demonstration class given by a local teacher and observed by prospective teachers. After the class a discussion is held analyzing lesson content and teaching techniques. (CHK)

Studies 53 undergraduate preservice English teachers to determine their critical orientation to the teaching of literary analysis in the classroom prior to their taking methods courses. Finds that these future teachers were already convinced of the necessity of multiple interpretations. (TB)