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Download full textGilbert, Steven W. – 1999
This paper presents three reasons why teachers should understand and actively use models and model building to frame science. First, science model building and testing is the heart of scientific enterprise, and understanding of the process is crucial for developing scientific literacy. Second, models are a familiar framework through which to…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Methods Courses, Models, Preservice Teachers
Richards, Janet C. – 2001
This 9-month intrinsic case study followed 2 preservice teachers as they learned to teach literacy in 2 consecutive, field-based methods courses. Analysis of data from surveys, dialogue journals, observations, conversations, e-mail notes, and telephone conversations showed a recursive yet distinct hierarchical progression in the preservice…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Education, Field Experience Programs, Higher Education
Peer reviewedKennedy, Thomas G. – School Science and Mathematics, 1973
Studied differences in preservice elementary teachers' attitudes toward concept science and science processes on the basis of semantic differential score gains in the pre- and posttest design. Concluded that process approach instruction in methods courses was effective in securing changes in a positive direction. (CC)
Descriptors: Colleges, Course Content, Educational Research, Elementary School Teachers
Peer reviewedFulton, Harry F.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1973
Analyzes science teaching on the basis of results of an assessment instrument which was administered to 283 preservice elementary teachers immediately following their teaching experience. Indicates that the brightest hope for the future is greatly dependent upon implementation of teacher education in colleges or universities. (CC)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, General Science, Instruction, Methods Courses
The Physics Method Component of the Post Graduate Certificate of Education Course of Bath University
Peer reviewedHarvey, T. J.; Page, R. L. – Education in Science, 1973
Describes the main features of the Physics Method component of the Post Graduate Certificate of Education course offered to preservice science teachers at Bath University, England. (JR)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Education Courses, Graduate Study, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBeisenherz, Paul C.; Probst, C. J., Jr. – American Biology Teacher, 1973
Reports the results of a study designed to identify the particular laboratory skills and techniques that should be incorporated into college courses in techniques for pre-service and in-service high school biology teachers. (JR)
Descriptors: Biology, Educational Research, Laboratory Techniques, Methods
Bradshaw, Judson P. – Literacy Discussion, 1973
Article details the program of teacher education in San Diego, California. It has utilized resources to improve the development of teachers for adults. (GB)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Literacy Education, Methods Courses
Peer reviewedGuszak, Frank J.; Mills, Wallace R. – Journal of Reading, 1973
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education, Program Development
Peer reviewedRoss, Calvin; Swick, Kevin – Negro Educational Review, 1972
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Community Involvement, Educationally Disadvantaged, Methods Courses
Peer reviewedKrockover, Gerald H. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1971
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Elementary School Teachers, Individualized Instruction
Peer reviewedStrong, William – English Education, 1972
Discusses the rationale for minicourses and microteaching and the value of their use in methods courses to help prospective teachers acquire competence in basic teaching skills. (RB)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Educational Development, Educational Theories, Methods Courses
Serlin, Janet – Reading Newsreport, 1971
Descriptors: Experimental Programs, Grammar, Independent Study, Inservice Education
Pike, Kenneth V.; and others – Sci Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Biology, Methods Courses, Program Descriptions, Science Activities
Peer reviewedSmith, Sidney P. – School Science and Mathematics, 1970
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Evaluation, Methods Courses
Peer reviewedWolfe, David E. – Hispania, 1971
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Kinesthetic Methods, Language Instruction, Language Skills
