The purpose of this teacher action research was twofold: to learn more about preservice teachers' preconceived notions related to listening and to investigate how a listening journal assignment impacted preservice teachers' views of listening as an important aspect of discourse. The participants were enrolled in a mathematics methods course for…

This syllabus for an 11-unit course of instruction is designed to prepare effective junior college teachers, counselors, and administrators, though its content can be generalized to all institutions concerned with systematic approaches to instruction. The specification of instructional objectives in terms of observable (and thus evaluable) student…

Compared were teachers classified into one of four categories depending on the type of training they received in the usage of "Science-A Process Approach.""Lead" teachers received special workshop training and then taught inservice courses to other teachers who were subsequently categorized as "Inservice" teachers.…

This project had two purposes: 1) to develop a model having sequential, reasonable, and valid task specifications in terms of behavioral objectives through which education majors could be prepared for their initial classroom teaching experiences in secondary schools; and 2) to provide a common framework to coordinate the methods program of several…

The author questions the relevance of pedagogy as practiced in teacher education and argues that teacher preparation should be centered in the academic departments of colleges and universities. (MT)

An effort to use critical theory as a basis for a developing social studies methods course is used as an example of a practical application of critical theory as a foundation for pedagogical courses. Problems associated with implementing critical methods courses are discussed. (MT)

The reasons why reflective inquiry has not been incorporated into the classroom despite its promotion as an effective teaching method are discussed. A reflective inquiry model grounded in the principles of critical theory is advocated. (MT)

Oral history, as a pedagogical technique, is appropriate to teacher education. It provides insight into the dynamics of being a professional teacher. Benefits and examples from oral history projects are described. (MT)

These goals for an undergraduate research methods course in sociology range from providing students with an understanding of the central problems in all scientific investigations to introducing students to the specific problems sociologists confront in designing research projects. Means for achievement of the goals are also discussed. (Author/RM)

A paper, presented at a workshop on "Teachers Writing" at the 1976 Conference on English Education, which describes an English methods course that involves students in writing autobiographies. (DD)

"Alternative certification" is a general term for non-traditional avenues that lead to teacher licensure. Alternative teacher certification programs (ACPs) are generally geared towards aspiring teachers who already have a baccalaureate degree but who require additional education methods coursework and classroom experience. Such programs vary in…

Describes a prototypic preservice reading methods program implemented at Oregon State University and featuring large group, on-site, and individualized instruction. (TO)