The microteaching course continues to be a focal point in the preservice training of science teachers. The purpose of this study was to qualitatively investigate the effects of a microteaching course on preservice science teachers' perceptions of teaching, instructional behaviors, decision making skills, and any changes in beliefs occurring…

The purpose of this investigation was to qualitatively study the transfer of skills and perceptions developed in microteaching to the student teaching experience. In addition, the study analyzed whether there was further development or changes of these skills and concerns throughout the duration of student teaching. The initial sample used was 17…