Discusses the advantages of studying for a combined Science-with-Education degree, and argues that this degree will become widely accepted in British universities in the near future. (JR)

A teacher's performance is shaped by the way in which he approaches his job. This study analyzes the effect of certain teacher training experiences on attitudes toward teaching of reading in high school. (Author)

A study was conducted in Southeast Queensland concerning differentiation of English teachers' perspective in teaching writing. An analysis is presented of categories in styles of teaching and reflects that teacher education courses may have to follow the learner-centered strategies they advocate. (TLJ)

An examination of four books on the philosophy of education presents four strategies for introducing students to the subject: treating it as the history of the philosophy of education; presenting it as a clash of ism's (e.g., realism, idealism, and rationalism); engaging students in critical dialog; and using a problem- or concept-oriented…

Discusses the role of librarians in teaching information literacy in higher education. Topics include faculty opposition; preparing teacher librarians with educational training; partnerships in relationship management; and information literacy for lifelong learning. (LRW)

This article discusses efforts at Ohio State (1972-1975) to revamp the doctoral program in teacher education. An outcome of those efforts was the course described in this article. Rationales for inclusion of inquiry and the study of research in teacher education are given. Course content, materials and strategies are outlined. (IAH)

Course objectives, organization, and reading for a graduate seminar in educational leadership at Teachers College Columbia University are described. Small student groups assigned the task of teaching course content experience some of the processes presented in the literature, thus providing practice in some of the functions of leadership. (IAH)

Discusses a survey of Nebraska Teachers (n=397) concerning their measurement training, beliefs about the adequacy of training, influences on measurement knowledge, and perceived measurement abilities. Forty-seven percent reported their measurement training inadequate; most reported learning measurement by trial and error; most considered their…

Explores various aspects of a conceptual framework for integrating computing into social sciences and education courses. The use of computing as a method for increasing intrinsic motivation is discussed; the uses of computer-assisted instruction in the classroom are described; and software is discussed. (Contains 10 references.) (LRW)

Comments on Tozer's position paper on the social foundations of education, offering further historical background that provides a relevant context for Tozer's statement, current realities that make such ongoing dialog important, and future possibilities, alternatives, and cautions for effective action on behalf of the social foundations of…

Exmaines what teaching is about by moving the concept of the virtual from scholarship to teaching. After maintaining that teaching is an art as well as a science, the article examines how teaching is a virtual reality and notes how it amplifies, dramatizes and criticizes that world. (SM)

A 4-year-long action research project involving curriculum development in education for sustainable living as part of home economics in a university teacher education course is described and analysed. Design experiments were used to develop the curriculum and promote learning. The design experiments emphasised an integrating approach to action…

The present study was undertaken to measure critical thinking dispositions in students as they enter the health education program at Illinois State University (ISU). Health education undergraduate students at ISU were found to have shortcomings in critical thinking dispositions during a study from 2000-2003. Dispositions (e.g. truthseeking,…

This study assessed the depth of online learning, with a focus on the nature of online interaction in four distance education course designs. The Study Process Questionnaire was used to measure the shift in students' approach to learning from the beginning to the end of the courses. Design had a significant impact on the nature of the interaction…