In the twenty-first century, learning and the definition of education is changing. New digital, online, and social tools have the ability to transform the classroom and engage learners like never before. In the midst of this technological revolution, it is crucial for educators and administrators to be able to gauge the impact of digital tools on…

A component of the "No Child Left Behind" Act (NCLB) (PL 107-110) is its emphasis on the importance of systematic and explicit instruction in early reading using practices that are grounded in scientific research. The Reading First legislation (Title I, Part B, Subpart 1) within NCLB is designed to support state and local education…

Performance of competency-based learning activities during field experience provided for: (1) the elimination of learning gaps and redundant information; (2) an increase in school-university cooperation; (3) more objective evaluation of teaching-as-career by the student; and (4) facilitation of criterion-referenced assessment based on individual…

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)

Supervising new counselors is a serious and important task; the quality of initial supervisory experiences on the development and competence of a counseling intern or new counseling professional may directly impact that individual's subsequent effectiveness with clients. With the increasing practicum/internship requirements recommended by the…

School administration is an applied field requiring synthesis of ideas from diverse sources and application of these ideas in skillful practice. Administrator preparation programs must include opportunities for new administrators to practice their craft in nonthreatening environments and share experiences with peers while being supervised by…

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…