In language methods courses, there is an attempted integration of the concept of individualized instruction into all of the regular methods class activities. This integration can occur as follows: (1) In teaching language methods, different language learning activities for individual students are considered. (2) In discussing methods for teaching…

The Teacher Education: Performance and Field Oriented (TEPFO) program at the University of Washington is distinguished from many other teacher education programs by its emphasis on four factors: clinic-field interaction, performance-based behavior, strong peer relationships among all program participants, and length of the continuous program. The…

Relationships of science attitudes, science content, and process knowledge to initial science teaching behaviors were studied among 25 student teachers of a liberal arts college. The 13-subject experimental group was subjected to an elementary school methods course with emphases upon positive attitudes and process knowledge. The control group was…

A 2 x 2 factorial design was used to investigate the effect on teaching competencies (measured by applying the Instrument for the Analysis of Science Teaching, the Classroom Observation Rating Form, and the Teacher Performance Competencies Scale to videotapes of subjects teaching in one-to-one or one-to-two situations), and attitudes (measured by…

The English methods class should become a supportive group which encourages the introduction of real feelings, thoughts, and experiences into the learning process. Once a base of common personal experiences is established, direction can be focused inward through the use of the journal. Journal entries can provide a forum for the expression of…

A major purpose of methods courses should be to provide teachers with methods to put their progressive ideals into practice.

Describes a science methods course for preservice teachers centering on field trips. (LS)

Arguments for microteaching as part of an introductory methods course are presented, and the role of the supervisor in setting up and conducting a microteaching laboratory is explored. (JMF)

The paper describes cooperative school/university science teacher training program that is evolving at Indiana University. It requires approximately four to five semesters of study. (Author/CP)

Attitudes toward science, process skills knowledge and self-concept were all found to be significantly intercorrelated; self concept was the only predictor of achievement. (CP)

Elementary teachers can gain valuable insights into the teaching of social studies by taking part in primary social science research projects. Describes a primary research project conducted in a social studies methods class that involved future teachers in investigating the water problems of Shreveport, Louisiana. (RM)

Studies at the Curry School of Education (University of Virginia) have demonstrated that microcomputer-based simulations of classroom interactions increase participants' use of appropriate instructional techniques with computer-generated pupils. Performance feedback from the system resulted in significant decreases in inappropriate management…

A national survey of 223 colleges and universities with undergraduate elementary teacher education programs showed that most required a course in social studies methods but required less than the 18 credit hours in social science content recommended by the National Council for the Social Studies Teacher Education guidelines. (Author/RM)

Compares responses to questions asked of teacher education institutions and state departments about the status of environmental education for the years 1972 and 1979. Major findings are listed separately for teacher education institutions and state departments. Concludes that progress was made between 1972 and 1979 in most areas examined. (JN)

Defines multicultural education as a transmitter of understandings of all cultures and explains the need for multicultural teacher education programs. Suggests ways to implement multicultural concepts in teacher preparation programs, specifically in readings methods courses, at the college level, the teacher education department level, and the…