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Bates, Alisa J. – Journal of Effective Teaching, 2009
This paper addresses the strengths and challenges of university-based service learning projects, using preservice elementary teachers in an undergraduate social studies methods course as a model for implementing service learning in university courses. The goal of the project was to provide future teachers with the motivation and experience in…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Teacher Education Programs
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Smith, Leigh K.; Draper, Roni Jo; Sabey, Brenda L. – Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 2005
This qualitative study examined the use of WebQuests as a teaching tool in problem-based elementary methods courses. We explored the potential of WebQuests to address three dilemmas faced in teacher education: (a) modeling instruction that is based on current learning theory and research-based practices, (b) providing preservice teachers with…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Methods Courses, Literacy