This paper describes the evolution of a model for expanded teacher education initiated by the Minnesota School Science and Mathematics Teaching Project (MINNEMAST) and later developed as an experimental college-school project (called Project Interface) within the Division of Elementary Education at the University of Minnesota. The report details a…

This study a) compared the anxiety levels of three groups of student teachers just prior to and immediately following the student teacher experience and b) ascertained whether or not the concept of student teaching changed in pleasantness during the teaching experience. Two groups of students (N=36, N=15) were instructed through traditional…

This document presents an annotated list of video tapes available from the Video Tape Project of Carleton College. The tapes were produced for use by teacher educators. Many of the tapes involve new content and methodology. They feature unrehearsed classroom activity, not model teacher performance, and are not complemented with commentaries. The…

This third annual publication contains ten articles written by college instructors who teach elementary science methods courses. Subjects considered include contract teaching, classroom techniques for isolating and culturing molds, science interests in the intermediate grades, a proposed program of science education for the elementary teacher,…

In this speech, the author explains that metamethodology is a system designed to develop and test a methodology for a specific, definable purpose; and, as such, to provide for the development of, and the research into, methodologies. The paper begins with a brief clarification of the difference between methods and methodology and a discussion of…

A study compared the effects of presenting a general humanistic methods program using two different time schedules. It tested the hypothesis that these different time arrangements would not affect the prospective teacher's perceptions of his a) classroom practices, b) relationship with his students, c) reactions to classroom situations, or d)…

Indiana University's Mathematics-Methods Program, which integrates mathematics content and methods courses for elementary school education majors, is described in this newsletter. The organization of pilot classes is detailed, the mathematics topics for the first semester are listed, and activities of the education students at a participating…

This compilation of 64 papers on innovative programs in mathematics teacher education describes a great variety of current activity, including the use of individualized instruction, flexible grouping, tutorial programs, laboratory methods, new evaluation schemes, micro-teaching, computer assisted instruction, simulation, and field-oriented…

The purpose of this research was to design a model for constructing computer simulation sequences for use in developing future teachers' skill at questioning techniques, and to test the feasibility of using simulations in this context. The model developed involved a paradigm for classroom discourse which integrated selection of objectives,…

The advantages of using a videotape recorder in university level education methods courses are outlined. (DE)

An experiment was conducted to test the feasibility of offering education courses concomitantly with directed observations and student teaching experiences in a public school setting. The conclusion is that this course of action is likely to result in a more relevant and productive teacher education program. (Author/KC)

Purdue University's Department of Pharmacy has designed a program to help prepare graduate students for academic careers, beginning with a seminar program in teaching techniques and instructional methods. (MSE)

The author suggests ways in which teaching methods instructors can integrate equity information into their respective courses by using an inclusionary approach to information sharing. She provides an example of how reading methods professors can adapt their courses to this purpose and offers suggestions for adapting courses. (CH)

The primary aim of the program is to develop contexts in which prospective teachers can observe teaching-learning in action and can try innovative ideas under the guidance of a professional. (JH)

This book issues a call for the reform of teacher education from within each individual methods classroom. It challenges teacher educators to use the learning theories of Jerome Bruner as a catalyst for constructing their own narrative concerning teacher education. It provides practical applications of theory in order to improve pedagogical…