This paper discusses the development and implementation of a project designed to provide faculty at Western Carolina University (North Carolina) with field experience in public schools. According to the paper, the project focused on team-teaching a high school sophomore so that the professors could learn from the student about the real world of…

The origin, goals, and development of a clinical emphasis are reviewed, beginning with some fundamental developments in pharmacy practice and education brought about by economic, political, social, scientific, and technological forces. The challenge of fitting the desirable curriculum element into a limited program length is discussed. (MSE)

If carefully designed and arranged, the credited, salaried internship can serve as a transition to the real world of environmental problem-solving, performance evaluation, and ability to work with peers and supervisors. Presented are guidelines for operating such programs and samples of the internship agreement, responsibilities, and evaluation…

A total of 165 community leaders over age 60 interned in congressional offices in a program that taught the participants their way around the federal government and its agencies. They were expected to become liaisons with their congressional offices and with government agencies and private organizations. Two interns are profiled. (MLW)

Provides specific examples of journalism teachers' working summer internships at newspapers and television news departments. Illustrates the value of teachers' occasionally "tuning up" their journalism skills. (RL)

The second of two consecutive articles on Earthwatch, this paper describes the archaeological excavation of a 4000- year-old Neolithic recumbent stone circle in northeast Scotland. The author, a teacher of anthropology and history, found through Earthwatch the opportunity for a hands-on experience. (DS)

Presents a rationale and an outline for a student research project on urban problems. Procedures include observation and analysis of a contemporary problem (e.g., ethnic relations, crime, recreation, or transportation); field work incorporating pictures, slides, or films; and production of a film-tape documentary pertaining to the problem. (DR)

Discusses fieldwork in library and information science education and reviews some of the current issues influencing employers' support for fieldwork placement, with specific reference to the Queensland Institute of Technology library's approach to fieldwork placement and management. Topics include time investment, organizational issues, and…

Examines the characteristics of gifted and talented students and describes three cooperative mentoring programs. They are the Executive Internship Program and the Laboratory Experience Program (both in Hillsborough County, Florida) and university-based summer programs at many institutions. Also identifies risks, such as breaking of close…

Describes the benefits of peer coaching to preservice physical education teachers. After explaining how peer coaching works, the paper examines the early field experience progression, looks at three teaching laboratories designed to facilitate preservice teacher education, and discusses data collection instruments (teacher position and function…

Project CAVES (Creative Adventures and Valuable Experiences through Spelunking) is a summer residential program for gifted high-school students, involving lectures, surveying and mapping simulated caves, and exploring and surveying actual caves in Arkansas. The project's development and learning activities are described. (JDD)

The State University of New York at Albany offers a 24- credit-hour sequence leading to provisional and permanent certification to teach academic subjects in secondary schools. Courses cover the teaching/learning process, school and society, computer literacy, substance abuse education, and instructional methods. (CB)

The University of Pittsburgh's Social Studies Seminar and School Practicum introductory courses for prospective secondary school social studies teachers incorporate both practicum and seminar activities to foster reflective teaching that emphasizes the school context, as opposed to the classroom experience, of teaching. (CB)

Discusses experiences with educational technology in preservice teacher education settings. Highlights include competencies student teachers should demonstrate, including the use of computers and related technologies; curriculum revision to encourage the use of information technology in field experiences; and supporting field experiences through…

This paper presents a detailed analysis of the language and provisions of field work training agreements currently used by social work education programs. Problem areas, including a lack of understanding and the waiver of rights and responsibilities without adequate consent, are identified. Recommendations for developing appropriate agreements are…