Conceptually-based teaching relies on the premise that skills can be acquired through instruction or intervention directed at the acquisition or formation of concepts defining those skills. Research indicates that methods directed at conceptual change result in gains in complex teaching skills and that concepts mediate skills. (TJH)

A series of studies demonstrated that instruction or intervention directed at change in conceptual variables resulted in changes in teaching performance. Implications for practice and research emphasize greater attention to conceptual variables as aspects of training. (Author/DF)

This review of research literature about training in the skills of teaching indicates that change in skills can be brought about through different training methods, with different training populations, and in different training settings. This analysis of the literature was designed to assess the comparative contribution of a set of selected…

The effect of protocol films of contrasting structure (presence or absence of formal interpretive framework) on the acquisition of teacher behavior concepts and reactions to the filmed treatment was investigated. Pre- and post-testing assessed gains in concept acquisition. Effects of manipulating structure on teacher attitudes and concept…

A teacher's understanding of any teaching behavior or skill must be tested in the context of actual teaching. However, practice that is unenlightened by understanding and by the mastery of concepts about teaching behaviors and skills is of uncertain value in teacher training. (JN)

Study tested several hypotheses relating concept learning to the use of teaching skills in training settings. Data from 14 training studies that measured both factors were analyzed. Results showed significant relationships between the concept and skill variables and suggested that skill acquisition in a training setting is mediated by concept…