Surveys some predictions for the 21st century and presents data which stress the need for improving education. Cites inadequacies in present science course improvement projects and advocates changing the emphasis of science education to foster curiosity, creativity, competence, and compassion. (CP)

Examines the role of the college reading professor in terms of applying pure research to the realities of classroom instruction. (RB)

The potential overlap of teaching and scholarship (research) in mathematics education is described. It is suggested that educational or content research results can play an important role in an undergraduate methods course for elementary mathematics. The typical student is a prospective elementary school teacher, usually with a minimal background…

This preliminary report of a project in progress--the creation of an alternate research guide for educational technology--begins by noting the influence of early ties to behavioral psychology and systems theory on research in the field and recent recommendations by researchers and scholars that the field be broadened to include such…

This description of the model used to teach instructional development to teachers at the University of Kentucky includes strategies and approaches used in the course; exercises, projects, and activities used in the class; and copies of forms and handouts used by the class. Alternative teaching materials, primarily textbooks, are also described.…

If social studies teachers are to build an international or global perspective into their teaching, they should not only be exposed to the substance of global education throughout their academic training, but should also be introduced to teaching methods and materials that are international in character. This presentation considers ways in which…

In order to remove concerns about grades, evoke more openness, and switch the focus from the teacher to the students, the author experimented with a new approach in his college methods course for music education students. (Editor/RK)

The author discusses essential elements of a preservice social studies methods course for elementary teachers. The knowledge and skill objectives to be achieved by students in methods courses and used as a guide by the instructor are outlined. A discussion follows. A social studies methods course should help students develop a personal working…

THE UCLA JUNIOR COLLEGE TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM NOT ONLY PREPARES GRADUATE STUDENTS TO WORK IN JUNIOR COLLEGES, BUT IS DESIGNED TO CAUSE CHANGE WITHIN THE JUNIOR COLLEGE SYSTEM. IT DOES NOT PREPARE TEACHERS SIMPLY TO ACCEPT CURRENT INSTRUCTIONAL PATTERNS, BUT EXPECTS THEM TO ALTER THE PATTERNS TOWARD A TRUE TEACHING-LEARNING SITUATION. THE…

Personal observations suggest that conventional evaluation methods used in methods courses heighten rather than alleviate the insecurity of teachers who suffer from science anxiety. The primary purpose of this study was to explore the benefits of a graduate science methods course that used a nonthreatening evaluation method. This method consisted…

This study was an attempt to determine whether or not it would be feasible and beneficial to develop behavioral objectives for use in methods classes. The subjects were 49 elementary education majors who voluntarily enrolled in the TTT Project at Indiana University. TTT is a government-funded project established for the training of teacher…

The prototype of an in-service, self-instructional course for college level teachers was developed during this two year project. The curriculum of the course is covered in four volumes; an additional volume gives a final report on the project itself. The course covers the techniques of defining and stating instructional goals; measuring and…