Reports findings of a survey of elementary school teachers' preferences regarding the criteria and processes for master teacher selection and rewards for master teachers. Although there were variations in response, teachers valued extrinsic/ancillary rewards more than intrinsic rewards (professional, collegial, and creative). (NH)

Examines the influence of courses in the sciences and in science teaching methods on the attitudes of preservice elementary teachers. Data collected over a three-year period indicated that the preservice teachers had positive changes in attitudes toward science and science teaching while taking science and science methods courses. (ML)

Reports effects of computer literacy program on pre-service elementary education teachers. Instructional strategies considered are: (1) try it and see, (2) peer pairing, and (3) errors as useful information. Sample (N=73) and comparison group (N=59) were assessed using the Minnesota Computer Literacy and Awareness Assessment. Data indicate course…

A summer program for in-service elementary teachers is described. Five topics were the focus: diagnosis and analysis of achievement, designing instructional sequences, concrete manipulative materials, puzzles and games, and problem solving. (MNS)

Inservice workshops were conducted to help elementary teachers (self-contained and subject specialists) understand energy issues. Information/background, sources of materials/activities, experiments/demonstrations, and evaluation are discussed. One important aspect of the project was the local utilities' involvement in the workshops. (DH)

Summarizes the results of a summary of elementary teachers' science education research interests. Identifies hands-on experience, science content of the curriculum, and cognitive development and learning styles as the greatest items of interest. Provides data and an analysis of the least preferred topics and invites teacher participation in…

Australian elementary school teachers were surveyed to ascertain knowledge about use of social studies curriculum material. Case studies and representative interviews were used to formulate a questionnaire, the results of which indicated that teachers were not actively involved in material selection and analysis. (Author/DF)

An open classroom provides the setting for a Philadelphia teacher who uses unconventional but effective methods to teach the three R's. Examples of Lynne Yermanock Strieb's approaches to teaching reading and mathematics to first- and second-grade students are given. (PP)

As early childhood teachers apply principles of guidance rather than punishment in their classrooms, they face the challenge of avoiding a slippage into traditional discipline practices and transcending the punitive aspects of discipline. Guidance is designed to teach children democratic life skills and therefore goes beyond discipline. Teachers…

Because of the large number of children being maltreated, Colorado law mandates that suspected cases of child abuse be reported. It is essential that professionals working with children understand how to recognize and report suspected abuse. This handbook was written to assist teachers, counselors, and social workers in defining child abuse and…

This paper discusses a two-semester integrated mathematics content and methods course for preservice elementary school teachers taught for the past twenty years at Saint Xavier University. The course material is presented in a problem solving format in a laboratory context with students working with manipulative materials as part of cooperative…

This 78 minute videotape represents one in a series of information videos designed for professional development and as an aid to strengthen teaching skills. The subject concerns ways teachers can moderate the effects of television on the elementary school student. Throughout the video are ideas and suggestions for hands-on activities to teach…

A brief review of research is given, with points on characteristics of effective teachers. (MNS)

Describes a mathematics content course in which observations are made by preservice elementary school teachers of actual classroom teachers. This course emphasizes these aspects of teacher education: attitudes towards mathematics, achievement and understanding of content, expectation levels of prospective teachers, and understanding of elementary…

Some ideas that primary school teachers can use in class when going over lessons on geometry are presented. (MP)