This paper provides a commentary on research on models-based practice within physical education and presents a tutorial that aims to guide the reporting of future research using pedagogical models. Three key elements are presented that could be considered as essential for inclusion in any methods section in order for readers to gain an accurate…

This article describes an instructional program which starts with the student and then identifies three elements which operate interactively as a means to achieving desired ends. The three elements (educational objectives, learning experiences, and evaluation activities), when specified and cross-checked, yield a configuration indicating what the…

This publication describes a four year, field-based program for the preparation of science teachers. It begins with a paper providing an overview of the current Iowa-UPSTEP model. A follow-up paper elaborates various facets of the model. The model integrates theory with a series of field-based clinical experiences in a four year program, providing…

This article introduces a field-test model that was developed within a major curriculum-development effort in Turkey. Part of the National Educational Development Project, the model provides a systematic set of steps in piloting a newly developed curriculum in schools. Development involved three major phases--planning, implementation, and…

Describes the aerospace program conducted in conjunction with the industrial program in New York City for grades 6 through 9. The program teaches aerospace technology and related careers through the building of flying models and other industrial projects built in school workshops. (BR)

The process of metrication is seen ultimately to require a grass-roots movement to change traditional behavior patterns. The creation of metric leaders is viewed as a tool for speeding the process of acceptance. A model for the design and execution of leader-training sessions is detailed. (MP)

Discusses problems related to the lack of mathematical competence in school physics, the contribution of modern math to the teaching of school physics, and the lack of cooperation between physics and math teachers. Presents a promising model to create a satisfactory liaison between math and science in the schools. (GS)

The following approaches to mathematics education, represented in German-speaking countries mainly, are analyzed: (1) the structuralist/formalistic approach; (2) the genetic approach; (3) the approach by elementarization; (4) the problem-solving approach; (5) the approach of Freudenthal; (6) the approach by project-orientation; (7)…