Discusses the philosophy, methods of implementation, experiences, and plans for future growth of a center whose purpose is the preparation of secondary English teachers. (RB)

Presents tabulations of data from a questionnaire survey of English Colleges of Education. Data concern the position of biology as a component of courses for trainee teachers. (AL)

Common science laboratory skills, such as bending glass tubing, are taught to prospective teachers. (CP)

Describes an exploratory program for student teachers consisting of a course in social studies curriculum and methods, student teaching seminars, and supervision and direction of classroom activities by their co-operating teachers. (DR)

The development of autoinstructional science kits by students in science methods courses (is) a viable self-instructional technique, useful in fostering an awareness and understanding of science-teaching methods and their application." (Author/AL)

Concludes that a reading methods course can effect positive changes in the attitudes of prospective elementary school reading teachers. Among the changes noted are a heightened concern for individualized assessment and instruction, skill development, and motivation for reading. (FL)

Describes a course in listening comprehension methodology given to teachers of English as a Foreign Language. The course includes: (1) sub-group and total group discussions of what is meant by listening comprehension, (2) listing of listening comprehension difficulties, and (3) a discussion of students' individually prepared listening…

Describes use of focused and open-ended instruments in evaluating an introduction to teaching preservice education course which provide early field-based experience to help students decide if they want to be teachers. Six instruments, data obtained, and conclusions are described. (SL)

Studied effects of a constructivist and interdisciplinary block of methods courses on the self-efficacy in mathematics of 73 preservice teachers. Significant differences were found between pretest and posttest results. Discusses implications for teacher education programs. (SLD)

Describes how one instructor used science education methodology in a language arts methods course. The purpose was to understand how preservice teachers might improve their science teaching through language arts methods. Discusses one preservice teacher and her use of the methodology in the science methods course in which she was currently…

Surveys some predictions for the 21st century and presents data which stress the need for improving education. Cites inadequacies in present science course improvement projects and advocates changing the emphasis of science education to foster curiosity, creativity, competence, and compassion. (CP)