Responses from 187 of 350 human resources development (HRD) practitioners identified values in the organizational culture of HRD, including both humanistic and corporatist orientations, high priority on program planning, stronger preference for preclass over in-class skills, and emphasis on trainee reaction in evaluation. (SK)

Two case studies of beginning technology teachers who used reflective practices illustrate their predispositions about teaching and learning, problematic aspects of professional socialization, and the relationship between socialization and experiential learning; (SK)

Principles of Adult Learning Scale was administered to 12 adult basic education teachers and 189 General Educational Development (GED) students at a technical school. Learning style appeared to change with age and experience. Although congruent teaching and learning styles usually improve achievement, educational purpose, such as GED completion,…

Scores of 132 accounting, secretarial, and data processing students on the Study Habits Inventory revealed numerous study skill strengths and few weaknesses and significant differences between upper and lower quartile students. Inappropriate study behavior on 39% of the items indicates room for some improvement. (SK)

The humanistic aspects of work--especially human relations, negotiation, and adaptability skills--are crucial to job performance. Therefore, these skills must be integrated into workforce education. (SK)

Identifies and clarifies an interpretation of scientific discourse that can be used as a lens for viewing problems of teaching science. Discusses why reform visions for science education are reasonable, desirable, and yet problematic in lower track classrooms. Presents data to explain and characterize lower-track science-classroom discourse.…

Theorizes the learning orientations of beginning science teachers and how these orientations interact with the structure of teacher-education programs based on a case study of one preservice science teacher's reflections on his experiences during teacher preparation. Contains 23 references. (WRM)

Reviews the literature related to the specific needs of beginning science teachers. Features programs and practices designed to support beginning teachers. Contains 32 references. (WRM)

Examines the effects of using concept-mapping activities in a physical science class for elementary science teachers on physical science achievement, self-efficacy, and anxiety toward learning and teaching physical science. Discusses implications for teacher education. Contains 54 references. (WRM)

Discusses the study of teacher researchers undertaking research into self-chosen aspects of their own mathematics teaching at the secondary level by using qualitative methods to explore the processes and practices of this research and the issues that it raised. Emphasizes that emergent theory of teachers' research activity fit strongly with a view…

Describes and reflects on some of the tensions over social and multicultural issues as they exist in mathematics teacher education in Mozambique. Reflects on the process of developing an awareness of the social and cultural bases of mathematics among future mathematics teachers. Contains 42 references. (Author/ASK)

Explores two avenues for K-6 teachers' mathematical development: (1) engagement in inquiry into mathematics itself; and (2) investigation of children's mathematical thinking. Illustrates how the need for these two kinds of investigations arises in classroom situations and how they can be pursued in a professional development setting. Contains 39…

Describes an interactive multimedia resource designed to provide experiences to develop preservice teachers' knowledge and practices for teaching and assessing mathematics in K-12 classrooms. Contains 31 references. (Author/ASK)

Meta-synthesis of problem posing and creativity in technology education addresses the following: (1) constructivist and sociocultural frameworks; (2) the concept of problem posing; (3) problem posing in mathematics learning; (4) problem solving in technology education; and (5) implications for technology education. Contains 87 references. (SK)

Gives an overview of learning as conceived in cognitive psychology and the constructivist view of instructional design. Presents applications of constructivist concepts to the learning environment for technology education. (SK)