In this literature review, the research on training methods in teacher education is examined and the major variables that have been shown to influence the development of teaching skills are identified. The position is taken that, of these variables, those that address conceptual outcomes are most important. The implications of these variables for…

A theoretical model of an effective experiential educational program for training evaluators is described. Two operating programs are assessed against the requirements of the model. The results of a quasi-experimental evaluation of the effectiveness of the programs in producing important educational outcomes are reported. (Author/PN)

A review of programs designed to prepare both Third World and Western journalists for worldwide careers in the media is presented. The need for journalism training is noted and consideration is given to formal and informal programs, internships, observation tours, awards, and programs abroad. (LBH)

A clinical clerkship is described that was organized around the goal of teaching information and skills that would be needed by the nonpsychiatrist physician. The setting in an outpatient clinic and the extensive use of videotaped psychiatric interviews were successful program components. Field trips to various mental health facilities were not…

A graduate-level management training program in gerontology is presented through a description of a consortium of two universities (Boston University and Brandeis University) and consisting of three types of training (gerontology and aging, sociology and social work, and management techniques). The areas of interest described in these materials…

This study sought to establish a descriptive base for the teaching performances of physical education trainees as they progress through a teacher education program. A behavioral teacher evaluation system was developed which includes 11 teacher response classes and 8 student response classes. The project training course included four courses which…

This paper presents a model for a systematic method of training field workers in classroom research projects. The model was found to be necessary because classroom ethnographers have to hire and train others to gather data for research. According to this model, people are hired on the basis of personal skills in interpreting events and are trained…

To meet Ohio state standards, Ohio State University offers an inservice education course for cooperating teachers. During sessions of the course, students and teachers learn together and practice their communication and conferencing skills. The course includes opportunities for teachers to try reflective teaching exercises. Topics assigned for the…

This three-part paper describes a pilot demonstration project for training psychology graduate students and social-work agency personnel to provide mental health services for minority adolescents and their families. The training model assumes that all participants possess skill and knowledge that can be shared with each other and that a strong…

A major problem in social work field institution is that there is very little organized structure or order to field teaching. This document discusses the creation and evaluation of a training manual in performance-oriented field instruction that can be used as a tool for clinical faculty to develop an orderly and systematic progression of…

This study describes the existing "state of the state" with regard to preservice elementary science preparation at colleges and universities in Texas. Data consisted of responses from 61 educational institutions involved in elementary teacher preparation on a 50-item survey mailed to 98 institutions in Texas. Data analysis focused on…