Interteaching is a new method of classroom instruction that is based on behavioral principles but offers more flexibility than other behaviorally based methods. We examined the effectiveness of interteaching relative to a traditional form of classroom instruction--the lecture. In Study 1, participants in a graduate course in special education took…

Suggests that the methods course instructor must replicate whatever language arts instruction is advocated for the schools in the area of language acquisition and the role of language in society. (RB)

The purpose of this study was to investigate how the nature of metric estimation skill instruction affects prospective elementary and special education teachers' abilities to estimate metric length, area, and volume. Four types of estimation skills were identified by an estimation matrix. Three instructional strategies were selected: (1) a…

Reported is an experimental use of the suggestology instructional method to teach an elementary science methods course. The suggestology method, developed by Dr. Georgi Lovanov, University of Sofia, Bulgaria, increases student learning by having students participate in special relaxation exercises and by using widely varying teacher intonation…

The author describes a social studies methods course offered the semester prior to the practicum and the student teacher program at Brockport State College, New York. (Author/RM)

A qualitative case study explored the role methods courses played in the education of preservice teachers at a large southeastern university. This paper describes the study, and identifies three roles: the relevant role, the liberalizing role, and the critical role. Implications of the findings are explored. (MT)

Of the 36 texts examined, only two did not deal with values education in any significant way. The remaining 34 provided inadequate coverage. Almost all of the texts failed to discuss criticisms of the various approaches used to teach values and issues related to the imposition of values. (RM)

Cites concern for teachers' (new and experienced) need for direct and extended training in the implications and various techniques and strategies for maintaining effective discipline within the classroom. Suggests institutions of higher education need to offer graduate and undergraduate students specific training in the area of discipline. (AH)

Describes a survey of 100 library school deans and directors conducted to determine the current status of bibliographic instruction. Results indicate that interest in such courses is high and that preparing effective instructors to teach involves skills in communication, teaching techniques, and evaluation techniques.

Describes an individualized approach to teaching a methods course for secondary teachers. (IRT)

Contends that research methods can play an important role in undergraduate education, especially in mass communication, and that methods courses help students develop an appreciation for the tentative nature of knowledge. States also that such courses can help communication departments demonstrate centrality to their respective universities. (PA)

Describes how one teacher educator uses book clubs as a way to model and confirm the value and power of shared reading experiences. Considers how preservice teachers will act upon their new knowledge gained in book clubs to inform their planning and practice. Suggests bringing book clubs into classrooms. (SG)

The special education methods sequence at University of Virginia is a two-semester training program which emphasizes a behavioral approach to teaching. The first course emphasizes methods; the second focuses on integration of curriculum and methods. Course goals, format, teaching methods, texts and student evaluation are outlined. (IAH)

Outlines the essential conditions of cooperative learning. Describes six cooperative learning structures modeled in a reading methods class that can be used to create literacy activities appropriate in fourth through sixth grade. (SR)

Offers an outline of the social studies methods course taught at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. (SR)