Examines the interpretation of social studies found in 96 Egyptian teachers-in-training using the Barth/Shermis Social Studies Preference Scale. Results showed the subjects had not developed a meaning for social studies as conceptualized in the United States. Implications of this finding are discussed. (TRS)

Describes an experiment with 48 pre-service social studies teachers to determine the effects of methods instruction and student experiences on teacher attitudes toward social studies. Results suggest that methods courses cause more attitude shifts than student teaching. (AM)

Discusses a study undertaken to measure the extent to which student teachers used inquiry strategies which had been emphasized in their teacher education program. Discusses results of the study and poses four hypotheses concerned with why teachers who have mastered inquiry skills do not use those skills. (DB)