A six-stage sequence of teacher concerns is briefly summarized with appropriate related course content indicated for each concern stage. The sequence is based on previous research. A chart includes 1) covert concerns of prospective teachers, 2) developmental tasks associated with each concern, and 3) sample educational psychology course content…

Using an attudinal scale which assessed three dimensions thought to underlie attitudes toward mainstreaming, teachers, nurses, and other noneducators were scored before and following a course on exceptional children. Pre- and posttest scores demonstrated significant shifts to a more positive orientation, suggesting that information can form a…

This textbook is a guide for preparing teachers for social studies instruction in grades K-8. It promotes social studies as education for citizenship in a democracy. All chapters are structured to aid study and can be varied in order to suit the course requirements of instructors and the needs of students. Each chapter begins with an objective and…

Discusses four alternative programs that will soon be available to students wishing to be certified to teach secondary social studies. (Author/DN)

This article discusses a recently developed teacher education program that has more than 20 alternative programs from which students can choose. (Author/DN)

Student teachers should observe and be involved with curriculum decisions at an early stage of their teacher education. (AF)

The use of video tapes in the areas of storytelling, choral speaking, book reports, creative dramatics, and library are used as an innovation in a college children's literature course. (RB)

Proposes all prospective elementary and secondary teachers be required to take a special education course. Suggests the mainstreaming process could be facilitated by the regular teacher if s/he had a minimum of special education training. (AH)

The article describes activities of the curriculum and instruction team, one of six teams under the Dean's Grant Project at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Education, designed to provide undergraduate students in elementary education with exposure to the concept of mainstreaming. (SB)

The first concern of the English methods course should be the students' expression and understanding of their own feelings. (DD)

Describes a theoretical framework for a university master's module for teachers who want to improve their practice and move beyond the intuitive. Discusses an example assignment. (EV)

Examines attitudes of rural and urban teacher educators and graduate students toward extended teacher education programs. Reports less than 33 percent favor extending the programs. A majority favor increasing professional coursework and field experiences. Results support existing 4-year programs, though urban teachers favor more change than rural…

The education course for non-education majors is a viable reality. It represents a way for professional educators to address public education's ultimate issue--public acceptance of and support for the theories and practices that have been developed in and advocated by schools of education. (Author)