In this study, a set of behavioral objectives was developed and validated for an undergraduate science program for elementary teachers. The behavioral objectives contain both inquiry and content items which were based on analyses of the COPES, SAPA, IDP, SCIS, ESS, and MINNEMAST elementary school science programs. Some measure of validity of the…

Materials used in a mathematics methods course for pre-service elementary teachers are listed in this document. The course is comprised of nine modules covering the following areas: the learning of mathematics, sets and classification, counting and numbers, numeration systems, place value numeration systems, operations on whole numbers, operations…

This document describes the module cluster "Mathematics Methods and Materials" to be used in a performance-based elementary teacher education program. General objectives of the module cluster are specified, and prerequisites to the cluster are identified. Titles of 19 modules within the cluster are listed. The overall structure of each module…

This handbook is designed to meet the practical needs of three specific groups of K-12 educators and students: (1) those who are examining for the first time the possibilities of either their own use or their school's use of Internet services and resources; (2) those who are just beginning to use the Internet to explore different resources, and…

This publication addresses the issue of mental health of teachers and staff as a key to education reform. Many teachers suffer from the crippling effects of isolation, cynicism, and discouragement. In order to be personally effective, teachers must demonstrate initiative, commitment, compassion, and dedication to children, positive characteristics…

Presented is a trial version of a teaching module which is part of a Modular Methods Course in the Elementary School Science Education at the University of Georgia. The general and specific performance objectives are presented as well as an outline syllabus of learning activities designed to help in the achievement of these objectives. Topics…

A two-week summer computer camp for teachers in grades one through seven is described. Examples of programing in Logo are included, as well as an overview of the curriculum, materials, evaluation, and recommendations. (MNS)

This packet of materials, which draws on findings from research conducted by the Scottish Council for Research in Education, is designed to help Scottish teachers improve discipline in the primary school and classroom. The packet contains three booklets: (1) "Action on Discipline throughout the School," which concentrates on promoting…

This module is divided into five sections, each of which emphasizes a different aspect of planning for using drill activities. These are "what we know about learning through drill,""drill: how and when to use it,""commercial materials for use in drill,""activities and games for use in drill," and "using new drill activities." There is a programed…

This publication was prepared using funds provided by 1965 Elementary Secondary Education Act Title VII to the Chinese Bilingual Pilot Program. Teachers instructing in bilingual programs or in multicultural programs know the difficulty of introducing Chinese traditions to children without any resource guides or educational materials. This resource…

This manual was prepared to assist teachers in educating students on the nature of prejudice and ethnocentrism and how to deal with both of them. By focusing on the interrelated themes of self, similarities and differences, and coping with differences, the problem of prejudice is approached. The material on self is devoted to increasing students'…

This first module in the "Mathematics Methods and Materials" cluster for preservice elementary teachers is designed to help the intern teacher consider different ways of teaching and of learning mathematics. The rationale for the module is provided, followed by lists of objectives, instructional activities for the intern to complete, and…

The third in a sequence of modules for preservice elementary school mathematics teachers, this module covers behavioral objectives and the use of state mathematics curriculum guides. Objectives for the module are specified; prerequisites are listed; and pre- and post-assessment and remediation activities are given. Ten instructional activities to…

This handbook offers guidelines for the university supervisor, methods instructor, and cooperating teacher in providing a productive clinical experience for elementary school education majors at Lewis University (Illinois). Procedures and responsibilities of each of the triad's members are outlined. General guidelines are presented on elements…

Materials contained in this instructional module are designed to assist the elementary classroom teacher in gaining the necessary skills for developing a career education unit of work. The module is structured around four enabling objectives: (1) Correctly construct a goal statement, (2) correctly construct a behavioral objective, (3) define goal,…