Using Multimedia in a Science Methods Course for Preservice Elementary Teacher Training.

Peters, Joseph; O'Brien, George

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ERIC Number: EJ526541

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Using Multimedia in a Science Methods Course for Preservice Elementary Teacher Training.

Peters, Joseph; O'Brien, George

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, v15 n1-2 p153-72 1996

Studied the effectiveness of having science methods students design their own multimedia programs and then use those programs during a field-based teaching experience. Findings suggested that multimedia can be used effectively in preservice teacher education as a vehicle in content and methodology instruction. (Author/MKR)

Descriptors: College Students, Computer Uses in Education, Education Majors, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Methods Courses, Multimedia Instruction, Observation, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Instruction, Student Developed Materials, Surveys

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue: Use of Multimedia and Hypermedia.