A factorial design which intersected process skill instruction with field experience was utilized. Significantly higher physics achievement scores and process skill competency were observed for the field-experience, process-supplemented physics course. (CP)

Determined if listing thoughts evoked after exposure to arguments presented in a two-sided persuasive communication serves to enhance attitude change and if the number of favorable thoughts listed by preservice elementary teachers following exposure to persuasive communication are related to their changed attitudes toward energy conservation. (JN)

Discusses three components of a performance based teacher education program. The program objectives are defined in terms of knowledge; performance; consequence; and affective. The selection of conditions, and evaluation methods for each objective are outlined. (PS)

Reports a study of 10 preservice biology teachers' subject matter structure (SMS). Using qualitative methods, the researchers sought to discover the nature and source of the SMS, the stability, and the relationship to the act of teaching. Among the conclusions are that these preservice teachers do not appear cognizant of their SMSs and that the…

Discusses seven propositions concerning science teacher preservice education. Authors describe the results of a study investigating the experiences and processes of change in 15 preservice teachers. Among the findings are that students did not progressively and sequentially address and surmount the different levels of teacher concern that were…

An ex post facto study of 1,486 education majors reported that 53.5% of participants were at the formal operational stage and 43.9% were at the transitional stage. Students with more science courses in grades 10-12 had significantly higher scores for cognitive development and science process skills. No significant differences were found in…

Author questions the idea that there are issues or points of conflict between science education and environmental education, presents some proposed characteristics of desirable environmental education programs, and suggests ways in which science education can contribute to the goals of environmental education. (PEB)

Described and discussed is a pilot program aimed at making some college students qualified teachers of physics and chemistry at the high school level. The program was developed by the Physical Science Group, then a part of the Education Development Center at Newton, Massachusetts, but it was piloted at Rhode Island College, Southwest Minnesota…

Reported is an investigation to determine if the ability of student teachers to focus spontaneously on the noncontent aspects of unexpected situations could be increased by appropriate classroom experiences combined with visits to schools and subsequent analyses of the actual teaching situations. Results from post-tests supported the conclusion…

Reports a study of the relationship between ability to perform science process skills and teaching behaviors of 169 preservice elementary teachers. Results indicate the level of ability to perform science process skill tasks is not related to teacher classroom behaviors consistent with teacher roles in new elementary science curricula. (SL)

Describes the Post-Degree/Master's Program offered at The Ohio State University to prepare individuals who already possess a bachelor's degree in science or in mathematics. The program enables student to obtain teaching certification or both certification and a master's degree in education. (HM)

Suggests new directions and concerns for science teacher education programs in response to the rapid changes occurring in American society. (JR)

Describes grade 7 and 8 pupil evaluation of 1970 and 1971 junior microteachers in terms of their personality, relationships to pubils, teaching procedures, and classroom control. Indicates that pupils' critiques found acceptance with student teachers and college supervisors. (CC)

Discusses development of courses in general oceanography at university levels. Designed for preservice elementary and secondary school teachers and general education students, the suggested courses are appropriate for inland as well as coastal universities and for instruction in the social and cultural impact of science. (JM)

Determines relationships between prospective secondary school science teachers' (N=60) level of cognitive development (i.e., Piaget's concrete operational or formal operational stage) and success in stating and actualizing teaching intentions. (CS)