Inquiring into Teaching: Lesson Study in Elementary Science Methods

This article describes an innovative approach to developing preservice elementary science teachers’ classroom confidence and skills. Based on lesson study approaches, preservice candidates designed and taught integrated science–mathematics lessons during the semester before their student teaching. Working in teams, candidates designed and taught a common lesson in 3 different classrooms, critiquing and refining their lesson between each teaching activity. Data collected from observations of classroom teaching events, team reports, and individual reflections were analyzed qualitatively. Results indicate that, over the 3 teaching events, there were dramatic improvements in lesson design and delivery, the management of the learning environment, the quality of students’ engagements with meaningful content, and the quality of assessments and generation of student data. According to the website of the Lesson Study Research Group, there were more than 2,300 teachers in over 335 schools involved in lesson study in the U.S. as of May 2004 (www.tc.edu/lessonstudy/). Additional lesson study information, projects, and resources are available through a number of other websites, including www.lessonresearch.net (at Mills College) and www.uwlax.edu/sotl.lsp (at The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse)     

日语敬语有效教学模式及其方法研究

通过对日语学习者敬语习得的难点现状分析,依此结合教学这一角度探讨如何有效地组织敬语教学,提出提高日语敬语教学效果的途径。强调敬语教学应以人为本,希望对高校的日语教学和毕业生就业能起到积极的促进作用。     

深化专业教学改革 努力办出高职特色—汽车制造与维修专业教学改革试点实践

本文以社会需求为导向，以技术应用能力和基本素质培养为主线，介绍了汽车制造与维修专业教学改革的背景依据，指导思想，基本思路，改革目标，实施方案及保障措施等。     

两种多媒体组合教学模式探究

论述了媒体教育的发展,多媒体组合教学的两种教学模式,以及如何开展教学等问题     

《PLC的原理与应用》课程教学方法改革探讨

《PLC的原理与应用》是机械工程及其自动化专业的主要专业课程之一。笔者分析了该课程内容,对该课程教学方法改革进行了探讨,力求提高教学质量,培养符合社会需求的大学生。     

用探究研讨教学法指导"一村一"实践环节

"一村一"实践环节教学的开设,旨在培养学员的探究实践能力.针对目前各教学点实践教学的薄弱环节,运用探究研讨教学法案例教学,指导选题,参与设问,跟踪过程,分析结果,从而探究适应"一村一"实践环节的切实可行的教学方法.     

Implementing and Integrating Effective Teaching Strategies Including Features of Lesson Study in an Elementary Science Methods Course

Teacher preparation programs have been under attack by policy makers in the last decade, and teacher educators are constantly striving to improve their programs. Yet, there are several research-based practices that have been shown to be effective for developing teachers. In this article, the author summarizes a study in one science methods course that included adaptations and updates of several of these practices integrated with newer strategies featuring elements of Japanese lesson study. Some of these practices include collaboration, critique, revision, and reflection. Video technology is utilized for reflection and to record updated forms of microteaching. The voices of the preservice teachers illustrate the value and challenge of these practices.     

在有机化学教学中如何让学生掌握有效的学习方法

有机化合物知识是中学化学课程的重要组成部分。由于有机物结构组成复杂,反应繁多。所以在教学中,教师应指导学生正确理解有机化学中的一些基本概念和几种重要的有机化学反应的含义。尤其要从概念的差别和结构的不同,探讨有机化学的有效学习方法。     

做好新课导入,奠定高效历史课堂教学的基础

新课导入是课堂教学的首要环节,新课导入的方法有多种多样,成功的新课导入能激发学生的学习兴趣,刺激学生的求知欲,奠定完成预设教学目标、实现历史课堂高效教学的基础。     

“同课异构”教学活动探析

"同课异构"活动的开展有助于提升教育质量、提高教学效益及教师专业成长。进行"同课异构"活动时,一方面应遵循开放性、真实性、创新性等原则的理性指引,另一方面在实践活动中应避免走入脱离目标过分求"异"、忽视特色轻"异"求"同"、不顾学情"标新立异"等误区。为推动"同课异构"活动有效开展,应进行集体备课,充分发挥教师群体智慧;积极反思,促进教师自我成长;集思广益,多种模式推动活动进行。