Elementary education students (n=141) were asked to estimate answers to 25 arithmetic problems. Half were presented the problems in an application (word problem) format, and the other half received the same problems in a computational format. Results indicated higher success levels with the applied format which is contradictory to previous results…

This article details the rationale and purposes of an ecology-travel course-trip made available to preservice education majors at a small liberal arts city college between 1975 and 1987. Included are the course objectives, pretrip planning and procedures, posttrip debriefing, and statistics on destination, participation, duration, and expenses for…

Offers conclusions of an analysis of undergraduate music education majors' perceptions of their occupational status. Reports that subjects placed themselves above others in 10 of 11 hypothetical situations. Suggests that elementary education majors more generally elevate themselves above others less frequently. Identifies sources of negative…

Montana high school coaches were surveyed regarding coaching, playing and teaching experience, education, current knowledge, and situation. Only half had physical education degrees, few had current coursework, most had more playing than coaching experience, only 31 percent taught physical education, and most coached because they loved it. (SM)

Describes cooperative education programs offered at Wichita State University. Includes benefits to future teachers, student and principals perspective on the value of co-op, and a description of a social service program that depends on cooperative education. (JOW)

Presents recommendations by the Association for the Advancement of Health Education and the American School Health Association for health instruction responsibilities and competencies needed for elementary teachers (communicate program concepts and purposes, assess student health instruction needs and interests, plan and implement instruction, and…

Study examined the relationship between future teachers' reflections and growth in their teaching abilities in an early field placement. Analysis of data gathered over one semester from reflective journals and multiple observations indicated teacher preparation programs should foster reflective thinking as an important facet of growth in teaching…

A first-year course for teacher trainees at the University of Warwick (England) involved students interviewing each other about educational life histories, school organization, school and community, teaching styles, and personal crises. The experience suggests a way to develop critical reflection on assumptions and conventional wisdom about…

Compared mean concern scores of 125 preservice teacher interns on the Intern Concerns Checklist at 3 points during a 4-month practicum. Survival concerns decreased over time, but concern for pupils was consistently high. The current topics and sequence of internship seminars at the University of Saskatchewan generally match the emerging concerns…

The article considers ways better to relate theory and practice in teacher education. It discusses alternative media through which practitioners can reflect upon their practice and examines different levels of reflection at which practitioners can be supported in their theorizing. (SM)

Describes the controversial movement toward voluntary teacher certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. An examination of existing certification and review mechanisms does not support the board's view that performance assessment surpasses traditional testing. The article discusses implications for school health…

Telling teaching stories assists prospective teachers in becoming effective teachers of elementary school children. It offers preservice teachers and teacher educators the challenge of seeing themselves and the opportunity to reflect on their goals and practices. (IAH)

A survey was conducted of 77 U.S. and Canadian teacher preparation programs in education of hearing-impaired students. Findings indicated that most programs train teachers to work in self-contained settings and that most programs are inadequate for preparing teachers of secondary-level hearing-impaired students. (DB)

The uses that chemistry students (undergraduates, postgraduate, and trainee teachers) make of analog models when relating equations to projects were identified. Although only a restricted use of such models were found, and for none of the reasons valued by practicing chemists, patterns were identified. The implications for chemical education at…

Study examined the integration of computers into preservice teacher training, focusing on curricular trends and preparation. Surveys of elementary education program directors from eight universities found that the use of computers was not adequate to support or develop educational and technological change in the classroom. (SM)