A field-based task-oriented teacher education model is described and its implementation in university college-operated schools (primary and secondary) is recommended. (CL)

The model delineates a three-phase experience, progressing from general to specific endeavers. General exploration is encouraged during the guidance phase, followed by increased direct involvement through observation during the mentorship phase, with specific work experience coming finally at the internship site. (DLS)

Describes a course on peace and justice offered by the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota. The course includes religious readings and service in a local justice-related agency or organization. (SJL)

A study explored the differences in educational background and role approach among 80 social-work-educated and non-social-work-educated field instructors. Overall, few differences were found, suggesting that the profession's mandate for social-worker-provided field instruction needs to be reexamined. (Author/MSE)

Teacher educators need to consider preservice teachers' observational strategies and their level of skill in using them in unguided field experience settings. Suggestions for helping teacher candidates to choose strategies appropriately, to identify what to look for, and to observe with accuracy are offered. (MT)

Discusses the following three approaches to educating gifted high school students: (1) internships and mentor programs; (2) advanced placement programs; and (3) the "International Baccalaureate" program in Houston, a 2-year program of academic courses and interdisciplinary activities that incorporates a multicultural perspective and…

Describes a program that gives high school students training in three aspects of journalism as well as field experience. (DD)

The education of teachers involves three categories of knowledge: particularistic, technical, and liberal. These knowledge areas are explored and their association with field, laboratory and scholarly/scientific learning environments is discussed. (DF)

Describes "mini-lab" as one of the requirements for a university undergraduate course in child psychology. Students observe and record the activities of children in a child care center. (KC)

Presents study results analyzing the effects of a small scale internship program for undergraduate sociology majors on career choice. Concludes that even a small scale program makes a significant contribution to clarification of career choice for sociology majors. Suggests that internship provides information on occupations and reduces…

Outlines a transactional model for addressing the underrepresentation of key areas in advanced clinical courses in human behavior in the social environment (HBSE), looking at social work's understanding of the biological and spiritual aspects of human beings. The transactional model is distinguished from other reductionist or interactionist models…

When talented students interact directly with professional artists, both gain new insights and a renewed excitement about art. An apprenticeship program can be developed by an art teacher as part of a regular high school program. How one high school did it is described. (RM)

Describes a three-week interterm program at Southern Methodist University during which journalism students spend time learning at agencies and offices in New York, London, and Los Angeles. (HOD)

Describes the National Association of Geology Teachers and the United States Geological Survey's Cooperative Summer Field Training Program. Reviews its origins, eligibility requirements, nomination and selection criteria, and includes summaries of participant evaluation of the 1985 program. (ML)