The purpose of this paper is to present a conceptual basis for advocacy of an inquiry-based instructional model. Focusing on the teacher as inquirer, the paper discusses the nature of inquiry, presents its conceptual framework and describes in detail the use of question strategies in the preschool program. The definition of inquiry analyzes…

The gap between theory and practice in the field of physical education is examined, with particular attention paid to the implications of the disparity for teacher training. Some learning and teaching objectives of physical education are discussed, and the importance of a firmly established and cooperative relationship between teacher and pupil is…

THIS REPORT DESCRIBES AN EFFORT TO DEVELOP A MODEL FOR TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, PARTICULARLY THOSE HAVING LARGE NUMBERS OF SOCIALLY, ECONOMICALLY AND EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN. THRITY-TWO SUBPROFESSIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANTS, MOSTLY POOR AND FROM MINORITY GROUPS, WERE EMPLOYED AND TRAINED TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN.…

This collection of materials reports the research and development of a series of inservice training "minicourses," short courses (about 75 minutes per day for 15 days) designed to teach specific teacher behavior patterns with use of the minroteaching technique, self-evaluation of video tape feedback, instructional films, and filmed illustrations…

This report presents the theoretical context and the actual organization of training in human development and the expressive media in the Counselor Education Program and an early child-training program. Chapter 1 includes a detailed discussion of the history and current status of expressive development in education. Expressive education responds…

This monograph explores the unique relationship between the supervisor and the supervisee in process supervision. Process supervision's first goal is the counselor's internalization of a contemplative attitude toward his/her work. The supervisor should parallel this contemplative attitude toward the counseling process and should create a…

This study describes and tests the aptitude treatment interaction (ATI) approach to reading. The rationale which forms the basis of ATI--pairing student to method--evolved from the works of Piaget and other psychologists whose studies focus on the general, and cognitive, development of children. From these studies, it was determined that…

The three major purposes of this project were to develop a programed text for teaching the writing of poetry, to validate the program, and to prepare a procedural guide for programing. A 156-frame program was developed, including procedures for: eliciting free written expression to serve as subject matter for poems; writing initial poems to fit…

To effectively determine each student's ability to read and learn in each content area, reading teachers need a group inventory which will evaluate both the study skills and reading skills necessary for success in their content area. This paper presents a model for the development and implementation of a Reading and Study Skills Inventory (RASSI).…

This paper reviews the history and current state of research and development on microteaching and technical skills training, particularly as these are related to the Stanford University program. Background sections describe the historical development of the technical skills approach as a preservice teacher training program and its…

The University of California Cooperative Teacher Preparation Project (UCCTPP) began in 1971 as an effort to improve the quality and effectiveness of teacher education programs. UCCTPP is currently implemented through the cooperative efforts of the School of Education at the University of California at Berkeley and the Mount Diablo and Vallejo…

The areas of learning theory and classroom applications of that theory are brought together in this booklet. Although it is impossible to provide the answer to every classroom behavior problem, relating the problems and objectives of a given classroom to learning theory should facilitate the development of effective and efficient programs.…

Questions teachers use to elicit responses from students affect the kind of thought process the student will use and subsequently the type of answer he will suggest ways in which behavioral and educational objectives are reflected in teacher questions. Simplified interaction analysis techniques can be useful in diagnosing and assessing the…

The model described in this paper for the teaching of beginning shorthand through the use of computer-assisted instruction attempted to prevent incorrect responses from occurring during the acquisition of correct responses to beginning shorthand symbols. (Author)

This study reports the results of an evaluation of the operational feasibility of a new model for training personnel for educational research and development. Also, recommendations are made for future testing of the concept on a larger scale. The evaluation attempts to identify practical aspects of the pilot program which could be modified,…