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Goh, Ngoh-Khang; Chia, Lian-Sai – 1992
This study, conducted in Singapore, was designed to determine pre-service primary teachers' (n=34) behavior in asking operational questions in science. In training the pre-service teachers in asking operational questions, the meaning of operational questions was first illustrated and clarified to them through the use of some examples during group…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Education
Garmon, M. Arthur – 1993
This paper reports the findings of a year-long study of 11 preservice teachers' perceptions of the first year of a teacher preparation program. These students were interviewed individually at least four times, and reported that learning concrete teaching methods was one of the most valuable aspects of their preparation because these methods could…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Field Experience Programs

LeBlanc, John F.; And Others – 1992
The "Preparing Elementary Teachers to Teach Mathematics (PETTM) Project" (1988-1991) was a cooperative university/school effort to improve the teaching of mathematics by elementary teachers with primary focus on improving the university training of preservice teachers (PSTs) in mathematics. The goals of the PETTM Project included: (1)…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers, Higher Education
Maxwell, Rhoda J. – 1996
Designed for education majors and minors in all subjects and as a resource for experienced teachers, the central theme of this book is writing to learn. The chapters are entitled: (1) Writing across the Curriculum; (2) Writing as a Process; (3) Levels of Writing; (4) Journals; (5) Writing as a Means for Learning; (6) Improving Writing Skills; (7)…
Descriptors: Education Majors, Educational Theories, High Schools, Higher Education

Zimmerman, Enid – Art Education, 1994
Contends that, in the last decade, there has been increased respect for teachers' practical theories about teaching and learning. Discusses preservice art teacher education and aspects of reflective teaching. Describes the use of student journals in an art methods course and presents quotes from the journals. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Teachers, Cognitive Processes, Course Descriptions
Savitz, Fred – 1997
This paper is composed of three sections: "A Brief History"; "A Litany of Transgressions"; and "A Quest for Egalitarianism: Strategies and Techniques for Fairness in Inclusive Classrooms." In the first section, projects and resources are mentioned as data that chronicle the legacy of gender inequity. The second section provides a list of…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Females

LeBlanc, John F.; And Others – 1992
The "Preparing Elementary Teachers to Teach Mathematics (PETTM) Project" (1988-1991) was a cooperative university/school effort to improve the teaching of mathematics by elementary teachers with its primary focus on improving the university training of preservice teachers (PSTs) in mathematics. This document, volume III of the project's 5-volume…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
McDaniel, Ernest; McInerney, William – 1988
The long-range goal of the Twin Lakes/Purdue project is to establish a collaborative site where college students can observe and practice teaching behaviors that enhance thinking skills and facilitate cognitive growth. A more immediate objective is to help teachers at the site develop teaching strategies which enhance thinking in the content area…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Experimental Programs, Experimental Teaching

Cole, David B. – Journal of Geography, 1995
Discusses a model program at the University of Northern Colorado for preparing secondary geography teachers. Asserts that the program's key feature is the presence of an outstanding secondary teacher in residence throughout the year who team-teaches the geography teaching methods course. (CFR)
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
Haley, Marjorie Hall; Midgely, Allyson; Ortiz, Judy; Romano, Teresa; Ashworth, Lisa; Seewald, Amanda – Current Issues in Education, 2005
As a profession language educators are paying more attention to teacher-driven research to help clarify and explain those phenomena occurring in our classrooms. The purpose of this paper is to explore the following question: What happens when teachers apply a teacher action research (TAR) strategy for improving their classroom practice? I will…
Descriptors: Action Research, Language Teachers, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction

Wilson, Elizabeth K.; Yeager, Elizabeth Anne – Social Studies, 1997
Examines a social studies methods course where preservice teachers explored ways to use a variety of materials and sources to engage middle and high school students in higher order thinking about social studies content, especially with regard to historical thinking. Discusses students' responses. (MJP)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Course Organization, Education Courses
Anderson, Linda M.; Holt-Reynolds, Diane – 1995
A content area literacy course is examined to assess how teacher educators might respond to prospective teachers' beliefs in light of the particular goals of a particular course or teacher education experience. Content Area Literacy is a methods course that emphasizes teaching strategies and the rationales underlying them. It is examined to reveal…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Beliefs, Case Studies, Higher Education
Chase, Sue; And Others – 1996
A recurring theme in the social literature is the perceived gap between what faculty in higher education view as the goals of and preferred methods for teaching social studies and those valued and applied by practicing social studies teachers. In 1990, Ohio State University began planning an intensive school-university collaboration in the form of…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College School Cooperation, Cooperating Teachers, Faculty Development

Yon, Maria; Passe, Jeff – Journal of Social Studies Research, 1990
Examines relationships between an elementary social studies methods course and three student teachers' beliefs and practices. Discovers significant connections between the methods course and student teacher beliefs but finds contextual constraints on implementing planning and instructional practices suggested by the methods course. Argues studies…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Case Studies, Classroom Observation Techniques, Context Effect
Cowdery, Joy R.; Rogness, Linda Ingling; Morrow, Linda E.; Wilson, Vicki A. – SAGE Publications (CA), 2006
This text captures the profiles and cumulative records of six diverse students at early childhood, middle childhood, and then high school level. Intended for the preservice teacher, this book illustrates how to create a caring school environment; accommodate for special learning needs in instructional and assessments; and interact with families…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Preschool Children, Profiles, Educational Environment