Schools of education, whose responsibility is to add skills in teaching to a student's repertoire, cannot remedy inadequacies in basic academic training. The California State University system is developing initiatives regarding student selection and knowledge and practice of teaching in order to improve its teacher education programs. (MT)

The educational and ideological parameters of field experience programs for perspective teachers and programs that encourage students to examine educational issues from a critical perspective are explored in this article. A Knox College elementary education program is an example of how these issues can be realigned into a critically oriented,…

The growth of information and referral services in social work provides opportunities for field practicums for undergraduate students. The function and structure of such agencies are outlined and their compatibility with social work curricula and programs is discussed. (MSE)

Maley outlines elements of a philosophy of teacher education. Walker describes a program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a field-centered, competency-based approach in which a team of professionals provides training and upgrading at the teacher's job site. (SK)

Describes a program established by the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) in which high school journalists spend a day on the job with organization members. (AEA)

This article describes a cooperative college/school program in which 18 prospective teachers lived and worked with a group of school children and their regular teachers during a week-long summer trip. The benefits of this program are described by the program advisor, a college official, and a program observer. (SJL)

Wilderness experience, applied academics, community service, internships, and a course in human relations skills convince high school seniors in the Walkabout program of New York's Yorktown Heights to say "I Can." A presentation of accomplishments to family and friends serves to complete the "rite of passage" into adulthood.…

Describes Practice School Stations operated by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, including goals, station operation, description of field stations, and program descriptions. (JN)

Though education for librarianship is contentious, the literature reveals a renewed emphasis on the value of practicum components. This article examines fieldwork in library education at Queensland University of Technology in Australia, highlighting the rationale for fieldwork, its aims and objectives, problems of implementation, benefits, and…

Operation Adventure is a course in leadership skills for gifted/talented sixth-graders in central Wisconsin. The enrichment program uses officers and senior cadets of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps as instructors and focuses on problem-solving ability and courage. (JDD)

Describes four types of feedback provided to preservice elementary teachers concurrently enrolled in university reading courses and early field experiences. Includes field notes, checklists, anecdotal accounts, and dialog journals. Presents a coaching model that identifies what was done well during the lesson, describes important areas that need…

CREST (Collaborative Redesign of Educational Systems) is an intensive, year-long, field-based teacher preparation program that blends theory with practice. Each student teacher is taught at a specific school within the Arlington (Texas) Independent School District and joins an instructional leadership team comprised of a mentor teacher, university…

With government funding, Ontario occupational therapy students were placed in community agencies not typically using therapists, at no cost. Offsite occupational therapists provided supervision. Students learned to work independently and understand the therapist's role in health promotion and prevention. Ongoing funding was provided by 25% of…

"Hard Science" is designed to teach 1st grade gifted students accurate and high level science concepts. It is based upon their experience of the world and attempts to build a foundation for continued love and enjoyment of science. "Hard Science" provides field experiences and opportunities for hands-on discovery working beside experts in the field…

This study explored the influence of university-based teacher education courses on preservice teachers as they engaged in the field-based portion of their preparation. Forty-two preservice teachers contributed reflective writings about the successes and challenges they faced during field experiences in light of knowledge and skills learned during…