This article discusses how the traditional Maori concept of Hauora (balanced development) can be applied to beginning teacher induction programmes. To develop this idea, several steps were taken. From a nationwide survey, five primary schools were chosen with exemplary induction programmes. Data from interviews and observations indicated that…

One of the main challenges facing primary mainstream teachers in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stems from the current educational movement towards inclusion. It is an international phenomenon, a process that emphasizes providing special education services to students with special educational needs within the regular classrooms. The…

Adapted from Schalock, H.D. and Hale, Jr. R. (eds), "A Competency Based, Field Centered Systems Approach to Elementary Teacher Education, v I, II and III (Final Report for Project 89022, Bureau of Research, U.S. Office of Education).

This volume, consisting of the 11 appendixes to the Florida State Model for the Preparation of Elementary School Teachers, amplifies the description of the model presented in volume one (ED 027 283). A short history of the model's development and a list of project personnel are contained in the first two appendixes. Appendix C further explains and…

Teaching is one of the most stressful occupations there is. Author provides some helpful advice on how to avoid letting classroom pressures get you down. (Editor/RK)

The effective elementary school teacher should be trained throughout the collegiate career with explicit reference to the elementary school curriculum; have achieved both breadth and depth in academic background from a combination of disciplines; and have been explicitly trained to integrate and use this knowledge in teaching. (CB)

Investigates the degree to which 98 elementary teachers were encouraged to use reflective thinking and teaching skills during their student teaching. Makes recommendations for changes in preparation of future teachers. (RJC)

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The goal of Minicourse 5 is to increase the skill of inservice teachers (grades 4-6) in tutoring students whose understanding of mathematical concepts and procedures is weak. Emphasis is on actively involving the student in the tutoring process and developing his understanding, rather than rote learning, of mathematical concepts. The course…

Examines a new teacher education program in terms of (1) the academic training, (2) professional training, and (3) development of the teacher's self concept. The specific proposals for the professional aspects of the program and the experimental design are presented. (LC)

Elementary school teachers indicated six need areas: (1) developing effective learners and a mastery of basic skills; (2) guiding children to set up and achieve realistic goals; (3) locating materials and inservice support for effective teaching; (4) maintaining discipline; (5) identifying and understanding readiness factors that affect learning;…

The focus of this study was elementary preservice teachers' development as effective teachers of science and mathematics as influenced by their participation in elementary science and mathematics methods courses. Preservice teachers' reports of factors that influenced their perception of their teaching abilities were analyzed according to…

Recent studies have used the notion of "empowerment" to describe individuals who assume a more critical and personally active approach toward the teaching profession. "Empowered" teachers are committed to providing thoughtful and challenging educational experiences for children and encouraging their pupils to develop personal…

This document is Volume 3 of the report on the first phase of a two-phase longitudinal study of the Teacher Corps program being conducted by Pacific Training and Technical Assistance Corporation. It contains supplementary material, usually statistical tables or technical material, which supports Volume 1, the main volume of the report (see ED 098…

Few investigations have focused on determination of efficient methods for providing teachers with human relations skills. Even less emphasis has been placed on observation of change in teachers' interpersonal skills after inservice training. The purpose of this study was to test the comparative effectiveness of two training programs for developing…