In this investigation to ascertain how many colleges and universities throughout the United States require prospective elementary teachers to complete a course in the teaching of reading, a questionnaire was sent to the president of each of 940 institutions. Of 916 responses received, 860 were used for data analysis. Approximately 89 percent of…

The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the effects of two modes of small-group instruction in an elementary science methods course upon the attitudes held by preservice elementary teachers related to science and the teaching of science. Eighty junior- and senior-level students enrolled in a course at Michigan State University were the…

The nature of school career education programs is briefly discussed. The organization of elementary and secondary methods courses to prepare teachers for integrating science or mathematics with career education is examined. (SD)

The integration of instruction on sex role stereotyping into an elementary social studies teaching methodology course is described. The course resulted in students producing nonsexist lessons, as well as achieving the usual methodology goals of the course. (JMF)

A program to improve the writing evaluation skills of prospective English teachers is offered as a supplement to the usual methods courses required. The student is apprenticed to an English composition instructor for one semester, and grades papers, and compares results with the instructor. (JMF)

Describes six texts designed for use in language arts methods courses for elementary school teachers. (DD)

Presents an approach to an individualized methods course in the teaching of reading that includes goals for both knowledge and performance, the development of modules or learning packets, and ways of testing and checking comprehension. Offers suggestions for organizing the course. (JM)

Describes a two-course graduate sequence consisting of a theory and a practicum course designed to help students become effective teachers as well as effective nurses. (TA)

A procedure is outlined which is designed to enable teacher trainees to put into practice certain teaching techniques early in their training in order to make concurrent lectures on principles and methods more meaningful. (RM)

This paper discusses an emerging unification theory of multiculturalism and global education called "transcultural universalism." The paper considers a "universal citizenship profile," of what it consists, and how it is formed. The paper asks four questions: (1) What key citizenship characteristics are essential for today's…

Describes the conduct of a new course in Peru designed for physics teachers at the university level with emphases upon learning of up-to-date teaching and laboratory techniques. Included is a description of local degree programs and basic philosophy underlying teacher education. (CC)

The principal purpose of this article is to examine only a part of the teacher education program and to report on one departure from the traditional program that offers potential for significant qualitative improvement in the product of such programs. (Author)