English teacher-training coeds were found to be significantly more verbally fluent than a matched American sample on three measures of divergent thinking. (WY)

The extent to which the expectancy of a teaching demand influences learning results was studied with 36 education majors who learned from worked-out examples with or without the expectation that they would have to teach similar examples. Teaching expectancy decreased the superficiality of studying the worked-out examples. (SLD)

This paper describes a study of the effects of an innovative mathematics content course on the beliefs of elementary education majors at Indiana University (Bloomington). The primary focus of the study was on how students' belief systems might have been affected as a result of taking this course. The sample used in the study were eight…

This study was conducted in an effort to determine what basic kinds of fears beset the freshman student who has chosen to major in education, and how effectively four years of teacher preparation alleviate these fears. (Author)

THIS IS THE TUTORIAL PROGRAM OF THE INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM TO IMPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN. THE OBJECTIVES WERE TO (1) IMPROVE PUPILS' ATTITUDES TOWARD TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS, (2) IMPROVE PUPILS' SELF-CONCEPTS IN THE AREAS OF ACADEMIC ABILITY, AND (3) INCREASE PUPILS' GENERAL LEVEL OF PHYSICAL HEALTH. THE TUTORING…

Reports on two studies conducted to determine whether the length of assignments or the nature of grading practices (relative or absolute) influenced the amount of homework teacher education students were motivated to complete. Revealed that the quantity of work produced was greater for short assignments than long ones. (DMM)

Describes a collaborative writing project between 13 college and 21 elementary students that engaged them in mathematical discourse via electronic mail. Offers recommendations for teachers wanting to replicate the program. (Contains 11 references.) (Author/JOW)

This paper reports on research involving American College of Education students in relation to their impressions of, reactions to, and engagement with democracy. Four themes are explored: the conceptualization of democracy; the democratic educational experience of teachers; the concern about teaching controversial issues; and the understanding of,…

This study examined the perception that individuals who enter the teaching profession are less academically competent than are those who enter other fields of study. The study investigated differences in students' grade point averages (GPAs) and differences between GPAs earned in English, mathematics, social studies, and science by teacher…

Three consecutive experiments examined the effect of offering college students performance-contingent points toward their final course grade under various combinations of knowledge of correct response and rules with examples of how to perform the task. Students who were offered points and received rules with examples scored lower on an immediate…

This study found no overall significant differences in open-closed mindedness between students majoring in education and those majoring in other fields as measured by the Rokeach D and F Scales. The sample consisted of 1,016 junior and senior students from Utah State University (USU) and 893 from Weber State College (WSC). At USU, differences…

Investigated knowledge and attitudes of 142 undergraduate and graduate education students at Hofstra University toward mainstreaming. Respondents expressed generally positive attitudes and placed importance on the need to know more about specified areas, while rating themselves as lacking in such knowledge. Discussed implications for teacher…

Grouping helps some students but is detrimental to others; responses to homogeneous grouping are always individualistic. (RB)

Schools need collaboration to keep teachers and students learning and for the implementation of new ideas. Community college students who strive to become teachers can learn to collaborate with colleagues. Through a review of literature, this paper presents a variety of purposes, definitions, types and methods of collaboration. A practical guide…