Reviews theories related to learning which takes place as a result of micro-teaching. One school of thought stresses skill definition, modelling, and feedback; a conflicting approach stresses behavior modification. (AV)

Describes a procedure used in in-service training in Turkey which encourages feedback discussion that does not make individual teachers feel threatened. Contentrating on areas of teaching rather than individual performance, individual "micro-tasks" were initially discussed in small groups, followed by the teachers' comments on the…

Teaching modalities and in-service training activities showing promise of increasing student learning and teaching effectiveness were identified by 25 community/junior college instructors who participated in a six-week institute for training in Flanders Interaction Analysis and questioning strategies. The Delphi process, surveys, and campus…

This summative evaluation of Teacher Corps' training programs assesses the overall effectiveness of the training in terms of changes in intern teaching behavior. Five behaviors changed in frequency significantly and support is provided for the use of modeling, feedback, practice and reinforcement to influence teacher behavior. (BT)

"Connecting with the Arts: A Workshop for Middle Grades Teachers" is a video workshop for middle school teachers of the arts and other subjects. The workshop includes eight hour-long video programs and a companion workshop guide and Web site. The workshop shows middle school teachers why and how to integrate the arts (dance, music, theatre, and…

Describes one of the several pedagogical techniques used in science methods courses to prepare teachers for effective elementary science teaching. This activity involves the preservice teacher in a low-ratio teaching experience and is designed to foster a self-analysis of the techniques used. (Author/JR)

Article considered some general directions for elementary education, which were inferred from a brief overview of the major trends since the early 1960's. (Author/RK)

A discussion is presented of whether teacher education video playback practices can be informed by the experimental and theoretical literature on confrontation, particularly the literature outside teacher education. (Author/KM)

Discusses the effectiveness and the history of a simplified teaching practice, microteaching, which is carried out under controlled conditions using sound and vision feedback to modify operant teacher behavior. (Author/RK)

Describes instructional techniques used in a one year post-degree science teacher education program, emphasizing the role of microteaching, analysis of video-recordings of master teachers," and the detailed analysis of science curriculum developments in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. (AL)

Reviews research related to science teacher education which suggests that specific verbal and non-verbal instructional skills can be developed by providing positive models of desired behavior, varying the amount of practice teaching during the training, providing specific feedback on limited behaviors, and modifying training according to trainee…

Objectives of this study were to survey and appraise the reactions of the graduate interns concerning the value and effectiveness of their Micro Teaching experience, and to determine the relationship between effectiveness in presenting a micro" lesson and effectiveness in teaching in a regular classroom later. (Authors/RY)