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Crowther, David T.; Cannon, John R. – 1998
Science education and the preparation of science teachers have been of great concern over the past two decades. This research investigated the influence of an extended elementary science teaching practicum upon preservice elementary teachers' (N=19) science self-efficacy. It explored both quantitatively and qualitatively the progression of teacher…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
Shymansky, James A.; Yore, Larry D.; Dunkhase, John A.; Hand, Brian M. – 1998
This paper describes a major reform effort of an elementary science curriculum called the Science: Parents, Activities, and Literature (Science PALs) Project. The goal of the project was to move teachers towards an interactive-constructivist model of teaching and learning that assumes a middle-of-the-road interpretation of constructivism where…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instructional Innovation
Peck, Alec F.; Keenan, Sandy; Cheney, Douglas; Neel, Richard S. – 2004
This monograph examines current standards in personnel preparation for teachers of students with emotional/behavioral disorders (E/BD) and offers several teacher education models that incorporate collaboration with parents and community schools and agencies as key features. Following an introductory chapter, chapter 2 explains the standards…
Descriptors: Agencies, Behavior Disorders, Cooperative Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Runyan, Charles Kent; Sparks, Rozanne – 1999
This paper presents the process, synthesized research, and teacher training outcomes derived from a year-long process of establishing a research-based teacher education knowledge base. A broad-based committee at Pittsburg State University, Kansas, was appointed to review best practice literature, various national standards, and teacher education…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Rennert-Ariev, Peter L.; Valli, Linda – 1999
This study offers a framework for identifying areas of agreement and disagreement across eight recent teacher education reform documents. Researchers analyzed each document in relation to the reform principles proposed by the National Commission on Teaching and America's Future (NCTAF). They developed a rubric to assess whether the documents…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Graduate Study
Capraro, Robert M.; Capraro, Mary Margaret; Parker, Dawn; Kulm, Gerald; Raulerson, Tammy – 2002
This paper outlines the nexus between developing pedagogical content knowledge and the pressures for preparing pre-service teachers to be successful on high stakes testing. Increasing expectations about what students should know and be able to do, breakthroughs in research on how children learn, and the increasing diversity of the student…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, High Stakes Tests, Higher Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching
Darling-Hammond, Linda – 1999
This book describes results of the work by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Section 1, "Introduction," introduces the work of the National Board and discusses educational change and teacher improvement in general. Section 2, "Standard Setting in Teaching," explains that in order to appreciate the effects…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
Boardman, Leigh Ann; Zembal-Saul, Carla; Frazier, Maryann; Appel, Heidi; Weiss, Robinne – 1999
Teachers' subject matter knowledge is a particularly important issue in science education in that it influences instructional practices across subject areas and at different grade levels. This paper provides an overview of efforts to develop a unique elementary science methods course and related field experience through a partnership between…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers
Council for Exceptional Children (NJ3), 2004
As the largest professional organization of special educators, the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) has taken seriously its professional responsibility for defining the criteria for a competent beginning special educator. As part of this responsibility, CEC has developed and continues to update and maintain professional standards for…
Descriptors: Special Education Teachers, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Competencies, Academic Standards
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Geddis, Arthur N.; Wood, Eric – Teaching and Teacher Education, 1997
Explores the utility of L. S. Shulman's view of teaching as the transformation of subject matter in the context of a preservice secondary mathematics methods course. The paper elaborates on Shulman's view, discussing the context of the study, then presenting a case study of a seminar on lesson planning. (SM)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Course Content, Higher Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching
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Andersen, Hans O.; Kobe, Michael – Hoosier Science Teacher, 1996
The Standards for Teachers of Science address the preparation, provisional practice, continued practice, and support that teachers will need to ensure that students are prepared for life and to be lifelong learners. The background of educational reform, vision behind the Standards, goals for science teachers, and suggestions for sustaining…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Objectives
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Gay, Geneva – Journal of Teacher Education, 2002
Promotes the improvement of school success for ethnically diverse students via culturally responsive teachers and the preparation of preservice teachers with necessary knowledge, attitudes, and skills to do this, highlighting: development of a cultural diversity knowledge base; design of culturally relevant curricula; demonstration of cultural…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Cultural Awareness, Culturally Relevant Education
Onslow, Barry; Gadanidis, George – Education Canada, 1997
Examines how a Canadian beginning teacher-educator transformed his knowledge about teaching in order to assist student teachers to become effective mathematic teachers. Describes how his teaching practice evolved over a three-year period and the strategies he used to structure his course to involve student teachers in constructing their own…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Case Studies, College Faculty, Constructivism (Learning)
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Weiss, Margaret P.; Lloyd, John – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2003
Six special educators at secondary level were observed and interviewed in their co-taught classrooms. The special educators took on roles ranging from providing support to the general educators to team teaching. Knowledge of content, attitude of the general educators, and scheduling issues influenced the role that each teacher took. (Contains…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Disabilities, Inclusive Schools, Interprofessional Relationship
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Stahler, Theresa M. – Action in Teacher Education, 1995
Researchers studied 34 student teachers from 1 middle school. One group was prepared in a traditional program and another in a program specifically for middle schools. Surveys and videotapes compared their knowledge about middle school teaching and learning. Specifically prepared teachers were significantly better teachers with better skills and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Education Work Relationship, Higher Education, Intermediate Grades
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