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Harrison, Linda J.; Dunn, Myra; Coombe, Kennece – Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 2006
Increasingly, researchers, teacher educators and governmental agencies underline the need for early childhood professionals to be able to conduct and use relevant research in their practice. In contrast, early childhood teachers tend to draw exclusively on practical advice rather than research evidence to evaluate and develop their teaching. To…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Use Studies, Attitude Change

Morris, Albert – Australian Journal of Education, 1989
The findings of a 10-year follow-up study into the preservice preparation of Australian primary teachers to teach reading are presented. Data are provided on the number of hours allocated to studies which are directly concerned with the teaching of reading. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Followup Studies, Higher Education, Literacy Education, Methods Courses
South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1976
Outlines the formal and informal preservice programs for outdoor education offered at eight South Australian colleges. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Instruction, Methods Courses

Marsh, Colin J. – Social Studies, 1983
A survey of social studies professors in Australian colleges and universities showed that curriculum materials analysis is not a major emphasis in elementary methods courses. (RM)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Bell, Richard C. – Psychological Test Bulletin, 1991
A survey of 54 teachers of undergraduate and graduate psychological testing courses illustrates the teaching of testing in Australia. Tests covered in a course vary extensively. Intelligence testing is the most commonly taught (covered in 89 percent of the courses); most time on testing is spent in first-year postgraduate courses. (SLD)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Course Content, Foreign Countries, Graduate Study

Banerjee, Anil C.; Power, Colin N. – International Journal of Science Education, 1991
Three modules on chemical equilibrium, developed as resource materials for a content-methodology course in chemistry for intending teachers and also for general chemistry courses at the senior secondary and tertiary levels, are described. The use of these modules in a methodology course showed a significant development of competence in the…
Descriptors: Chemical Equilibrium, Cognitive Development, Course Content, Foreign Countries

Rennie, Leonie J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
During a symposium in 1997, speakers raised three issues about gender equity and research: (1) distinguishing between the meanings of the terms gender and sex, (2) assuring that science methods classes are gender inclusive, and (3) determining the reasons for changing practice. (DDR)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Feminism
LeLoup, Jean W.; Ponterio, Robert – Language Learning & Technology, 2004
Foreign language (FL) teachers have long been leaders in the use of technology in the classroom, from short wave radio and newspapers, to film strips, to tape recorders, to records, 16 mm films, video, and now computers, as a means of bringing authentic language and culture to their students. Computer and Internet technologies require…
Descriptors: Methods Courses, Teacher Education Curriculum, Foreign Countries, Educational Technology
Watters, James J.; Ginns, Ian S. – 1997
This paper is a progress report on an ongoing, longitudinal study of the preparation of preservice elementary teachers in science. The study builds on previous work and explores the experiences of an intake of preservice students in 1994. These students were required to take a core course in science content in their foundation and subsequently a…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers
Dibella, Maria F.; Fitzgerald, John D. – 1982
A social studies elementary teacher education program at Phillips Institute of Technology in Australia is described. The program, which places students in charge of teaching a 9-week social studies unit, is recommended as an alternative to the conventional lecture method. The paper is divided into discussion of five aspects of the course:…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Education, Field Experience Programs

Stacey, Kaye; MacGregor, Mollie – Mathematics Education Research Journal, 1991
Recent immigrants to Australia from non-English-speaking countries have experienced difficulties in mathematics methods courses. Reports survey results on how these students perceive their problems and how they think courses could be adapted to meet their needs. (MDH)
Descriptors: Education Majors, Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Fien, John, Ed.; And Others – 1983
This publication contains 14 papers, most of which were written by instructors of higher education in Australia and Great Britain. Following an introduction, the first five papers are "The Development of Children's Map Ability" (Simon Catling), "Published Guidance to Pupils on Atlas Mapwork Skills" (Herbert Sandford),…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Communication (Thought Transfer), Comparative Education