Describes how a jigsaw cooperative learning structure divides lab work in a constructive, efficient way and provides a mechanism for sharing information. Pre-lab lectures are replaced with focused student discussions about the lab exercises. Students become more involved with the lab exercises, take responsibility for their own learning, and are…

There are three barriers to successful laboratory experiences: shortage of trained laboratory-experienced supervisors, a lack of requirements for specific preparation for teachers who serve as school-based supervisors, and a lack of preparation and study among college and university supervisors of laboratory experiences. (JD)

Most, if not all, industrial technology (IT) programs have laboratories or workshops. Often equipped with modern equipment, tools, materials, and measurement and test instruments, these facilities constitute a major investment for IT programs. Improper use or over use of program facilities may result in dirty lab equipment, lost or damaged tools,…

An educational psychology curriculum for preservice teachers that attempts to overcome some of the shortcomings of most such curricula while providing clinical experience is described. The curriculum is based on three major propositions: (1) preservice teachers must acquire psychologically informed inquiry skills and a general understanding of…

Dissatisfaction with existing preschool teacher training programs, which overemphasize educational theory and neglect practice teaching, led to the development of the preschool teacher training program described in this paper. Initial activities of the program involve group dynamics principles and human relations training to assist students to…

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Learning Disability Residency Program is an interagency field-oriented teacher training program designed to meet the immediate and growing need for Learning Disabilities teachers in the state of Wisconsin. The specific objectives of the program include the following: (a) to provide a clinical year of…

A theoretical framework for the preparation of teachers through clinical laboratory experiences is presented. Four teacher roles and six purposes of clinical experiences are identified and arranged on an intersecting matrix, which can be a basis for designing clinical experience packages that integrate theory and practice. A sample package is…

A Duquesne course integrating biochemistry lectures, clinical applications lectures, and laboratory sessions has the objectives of (1) making the course more relevant to students' perceived needs; (2) enhancing the learning process; (3) introducing clinical applications early in the students' program; and (4) demonstrating additional…

The program to Prepare Teachers for Multi-Cultured Secondary Schools (MULTI-CUL) at Ball State University provides an alternative, elective program open to all enrollees in secondary education who wish to prepare for teaching their subject matter specialities in schools serving adolescents from a variety of cultural, religious, social, and ethnic…

Reflective Teaching is a form of laboratory experience suitable for preservice, inservice, and graduate level teacher education, as well as for research on teaching. Participants teach one or more of 36 specially designed lessons to small groups of peers, assess the learning that takes place, and evaluate their own effectiveness. (PGD)

The Individually Guided Education (IGE) Clinical Workshop centers around learning by doing and developing the skills necessary to individualize instructional programs for students. It enables teachers to improve communication skills, develop support systems, and receive positive feedback about the effectiveness of their actions. (Author/EB)

A program that includes teaching and learning theory in a realistically applied teaching-learning process for prospective elementary school teachers is described. Student teachers are required to participate in interaction seminars where theories of teaching and learning and their application are presented, discussed, and analyzed. In a laboratory…

Offers challenging work at a higher level of technique than most students meet in elementary laboratory work. Uses a combined weight and volumetric sequence not shown in textbooks. Notes modern rapid balances help lower evaporation loss during weighings. Discusses the balance, weights, and buoyancy considerations. (MVL)

Discusses the problems of grading an organic laboratory course. Proposes that the grade should be based as: products--30 percent of the grade; notebooks--30 percent of the grade; exams and final report--40 percent of the grade. Gives an exception policy for special considerations. (MVL)

Oregon Institute of Technology, a polytechnic institution offering programs in engineering, health, and business technologies, is committed to the laboratory approach to practical applications training and education. Computing policy and planning, faculty and student computing, and computing services are discussed. (MLW)