Many educational researchers across the United States have found that inquiry-based learning (IBL) supports the development of deep, meaningful content knowledge. However, integrating IBL into classroom practice has been challenging, in part because of contrasting conceptualizations and practices across educational fields. In this article, we (a)…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of the Texas Regional Collaboratives (TRC) professional development program in science teacher renewal and retention. Eighty-five science teachers who were members or former members of the TRC for Excellence in Science Teaching participated in the survey. The characteristics of teachers…

To prepare a course on "Communication Skills for the Community College Teacher" a literature search and a focus group interview on the topic of effective community college lecturing was carried out. The literature search revealed shortcomings in the literature on lecturing, which tends to be oriented to secondary school or four-year…

A 15 year veteran teacher discusses objectives, content, activities, and structure of her educational sociology course. Included are results from a 1983 survey of educators in the field which provides data on teachers, students, teaching methods and subject matter. (IAH)

The Institute for Science Instruction and Study (ISIS) at Southern Connecticut State University was established to place experienced science teachers in extended contact with a variety of research scientists working at the cutting edge of their fields. Reports program goals, format, requirements, and evaluation. (LZ)

This paper considers the problems of multiculturalism and teacher education with specific reference to the situation in Wisconsin. The first section deals with the historical interest in multicultural education in America and what the concept means. The second section describes the Human Relations Code in Wisconsin which requires preparation in…

This project investigated the efficacy of classroom coaching in improving instruction in elementary mathematics classrooms. The coaches involved in this study were participants in a professional development program. The program includes three major aspects: (1) an intensive 3-week summer institute focusing on mathematics content, pedagogical…

Presents the results of a descriptive case study of model programs for the preparation of middle school science and/or mathematics teachers funded by the National Science Foundation. Programs were analyzed for coherency and coordination of the experience for students, and appropriate and consistent modeling by the instructors. (LZ)

A redesigned preservice education curriculum, conceived to strengthen ties between special and regular elementary teachers, featured the extensive use of practicums and student teaching. A questionnaire was developed to secure external evaluation and validation of the program. The specific research objective was concerned with how members of the…

Describes a study of 29 doctoral, 6 specialist, and 23 master's programs emphasizing community college education at 33 institutions in 16 states and Canada. Provides a longitudinal comparison of the programs and data regarding general information, admission requirements, faculty, and typical size. Suggests that the programs are not well…

Findings are presented from a survey conducted by the Research About Teacher Education Project. The project is devoted to collecting information about institutions of higher education that engage in teacher education, as well as teacher education programs, faculty, and students. The data in this report were culled from analyses of three survey…

This final report discusses the activities and outcomes of the Interactive Peer Coaching/Mentoring (IPCM) Project, a program designed to prepare teachers of students with severe behavioral disorders (SED) residing in a rural, remote area in North Dakota. The IPCM project was conducted from July 1997 through July 2000 and developed an…

Summarizes the two-year Developmental Teacher Education (DTE) program of the Graduate School of Education, University of California at Berkeley. Describes a pilot study of the ways in which three DTE program graduates and three traditional teachers used the program's methods in their classrooms. (MDM)

This study describes a teacher preparation program in mathematics and science and explores what impact the reformed curricula and teaching methods instituted in the program have on prospective teachers' understanding of rational numbers and integers. The study pursues obtaining in-depth insights regarding prospective teachers' concept development.…

Reports on Try Science, a program designed to investigate the learning experiences and outcomes of teachers engaged in a unique collaboration--a master's degree program in science education for elementary and middle school teachers conducted entirely online. Discusses the learning experiences, degree of understanding of meaning of inquiry in…