Theory in a Methods Course: A Rationale and Student Attitudes.

Van Cleaf, David W.

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ERIC Number: EJ271919

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982

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Theory in a Methods Course: A Rationale and Student Attitudes.

Van Cleaf, David W.

Texas Tech Journal of Education, v9 n3 p187-92 Fall 1982

Preservice teachers, asked to evaluate components of a social studies methods course, rated theory as the least important element, behind methods, field experience, and content. Younger, less experienced preservice teachers considered theory more valuable than others did. (PP)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Course Evaluation, Education Majors, Educational Needs, Educational Research, Educational Theories, Higher Education, Methods Courses, Relevance (Education), Student Attitudes, Teacher Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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