This book offers more serious consideration of content in the social studies curriculum by including content-specific chapters written by discipline experts. Interwoven with content coverage are numerous teaching-learning activities. The book is divided into three parts and an introductory chapter by James C. Schott and Laurel R. Singleton. Part…

Assessment has become the focal point of debates about the purpose, shape, and control of American education. This book presents material that can be used to make assessment a tool for the meaningful reform of school science. Basic guidelines are provided for the various systems of assessment used. The book includes concrete examples of current…

This manual describes motor development laboratory activities to help future physical education teachers observe, assess, measure, and test students' motor skills. A total of 20 laboratory activities are described under five sections geared toward: (1) physical growth and maturation; (2) assessing early motor development; (3) assessing basic motor…

Preservice teacher education curriculum and instruction were surveyed to reveal the state of the art, to identify issues and problems, and to submit suggestions for improvement. Part I, "The Teacher Education Curriculum," presents an overview of current practice in the preservice curriculum. It considers both the general and professional education…

The improvement of personnel preparation programs for the education of the handicapped is addressed in this statement. The task of schools, colleges, and departments of education engaged in the preparation of professional educators will be to design training programs responsive to the new emphasis upon education for all people despite varying…

The document provides guidelines intended for: (1) the preparation of secondary level chemistry teachers; (2) the publication of texts; (3) sponsorship of workshops, summer conferences, and institutes; and (4) the continuing education of teachers. The guidelines emphasize: pre-service preparation; necessity of continuing education;…

This booklet approaches the question of whether competency-based teacher education (CBTE) and performance-based teacher education (PBTE) can foster meaningful change in teacher preparation programs. The following sections are included: (a) CBTE background and definitions of related terms; (b) a differentiation between PBTE and CBTE, with PBTE seen…

The role of the Teacher Corps team leader involves not only the training and supervision of corpsmen, but also the facilitation of community involvement and intrateam relations. During the preservice program, the team leader helps to plan the program, initiate the corpsmen, lay the groundwork in the community and local school district, and provide…

This textbook on verbal classroom interaction is designed to be used as one unit in an educational psychology course at the postsecondary level. The book is divided into three sections which discuss the Flanders' Interaction Analysis System (FIAS), the categories in the system, and the use of the system. The first section gives the underlying…

This book describes a model for differentiated preparation of teachers in elementary and secondary schools which draws from several models and emphasizes individual autonomy and choice. Chapter 1 discusses teachers as educational leaders, lists reasons for their failure as leaders, discusses four barriers to educational change, and presents a…

This versatile and insightful book discusses trends and issues related to popular music in the classroom. Topics covered include the definition of popular music, the "us versus them" dilemma, teacher education, effective teaching methods, and choosing quality repertoire. Fourth in the Northwestern University Music Education Leadership…

This book illustrates the benefits of using real-life vignettes to highlight situations that allow undergraduate teacher candidates to learn to engage with English language arts issues within specific and authentic concepts. Pedagogical narratives written by secondary teachers, followed by thoughtful responses to these narratives by experienced…

This book provides an account of one teacher educator who serves as a model reflective practitioner for her teacher education students. Using her life experiences, her own teaching journals, and her students' journals and assignments, the book describes her efforts to implement a sociocultural approach to teacher education based on the work of…

This book, designed for provosts, college deans, school leaders, and university faculty, provides guidance on achieving transformation in teacher education through a structural innovation called a "Center of Pedagogy." The book provides a rationale and illustrations of ways to build bridges among the arts and sciences, education, and…

The papers presented as chapters in this book outline the background and professional preparation teachers need in subject area knowledge, understanding of intellectual and emotional growth, learning theory, and moral principles. The volume is organized into four parts. Each part is introduced with a brief essay that relates the accompanying…