The article discusses the use of videotape recordings in education programs for college sociology teachers. Examined are the characteristics of videotaping which make it an effective tool for improving college teaching, three applications of videotaping in teacher training, and a description of videotape uses at the Texas Woman's University.…

Describes microteaching/videotaping experiences of university students in an elementary school social methods course. Topics discussed include literature on microteaching as a teacher training device, videotapes in lesson analysis, possible microteaching lessons, planning and taping a lesson, viewing and critiquing the tape, and benefits and…

This collection of materials reports the research and development of a series of inservice training "minicourses," short courses (about 75 minutes per day for 15 days) designed to teach specific teacher behavior patterns with use of the minroteaching technique, self-evaluation of video tape feedback, instructional films, and filmed illustrations…