Internships are widely promoted extra-curricular experiences that can have positive impacts on student outcomes, yet how specific elements of internships contribute to these outcomes and facilitate learning is understudied. In this sequential mixed-methods study, we use sociocultural learning theory to interpret data from surveys (n = 435) and…

Group counseling is an important treatment modality used to support clients in a variety of therapeutic settings. This article highlights the results of an exploratory study that examined site supervisory factors that predicted group leader self-efficacy for preservice school counselors. Results of multiple regression analyses suggest meaningful…

Argues that, to be effective, internship directors must examine the constraints and objectives of their program and then select an appropriate supervisory style. Offers a model of supervisory styles for internship directors. (SR)

The purpose of art therapy supervision in an educational setting has traditionally been seen as an opportunity to help interns adjust to and learn from their placement sites, understand their clients, develop an understanding of themselves in relation to their work, and translate theory into practice (Dye & Borders, 1990; Hawkins & Shoret, 1989;…

Vigorously supports the use of field experiences as learning devices and as an alternative method of teaching and looks at the various actors in the process, focusing on the uses and misuses of the faculty supervisor. (Author/PG)

This paper examines the characteristics of student workers, the types of structures for supervising student field experience are noted, supervisory functions are suggested, and the potentials of good supervision are summarized. (Author)

This discussion is limited to specific opportunities and methods of supervising students rather than encompassing supervisory techniques in general. This paper: (1) examines the characteristics of student workers from the supervisory point of view, (2) notes the type of structures for supervising student field experience, (3) suggests supervisory…

A developmental perspective on supervising evaluation practicum students suggests that students go through developmental stages as they enhance their evaluation skills. A three-stage model adapted from counseling training theory developmental perspective is illustrated for eight developmental tasks: competence, emotional awareness, autonomy,…

Professional school counselors operate under a myriad of working conditions, some more conducive to hosting interns than others. Potential site supervisors must have some framework from which to operate in order to provide optimum internship experiences. Guidelines are suggested that address expectations; training; mentoring; and communication…

This manual, intended for community agency personnel who supervise students in undergraduate field placements, presents suggestions to aid the supervisor in providing the student with a valuable and rewarding experience which will also be of value to the agency. Issues are presented in sections reflecting the common sequence of events in a…

A case study examined the internship program in the communication major at Wesleyan College (Georgia), employing informal methods of student evaluation. Faculty sponsor/student discussions, journal entries, and phone calls to supervisors achieved an objective measurement of interns' progress and added an important dimension to the formal methods…

The academic success of the speech communications internship experience depends on the coordinated effort of all three of the key players in the internship--the intern, the site supervisor and the academic coordinator/director. For this relationship to be most effective, for the development of open channels and shared expectations, the…

Proposes an approach for supervising school counseling interns which integrates supervisor roles, intern skills, and stages of supervision process. Describes a four-stage approach in which the supervisors assess interns' needs and select the supervision focus and most suitable supervisor role for accomplishing supervision goals. (Author/GCP)

Numerous researchers have recognized that supervision is critical in the preparation of counselors and psychotherapists. This supervision manual, which is organized around a coherent theory of training, is intended to help practitioners as they learn to supervise counselors and therapists. The manual is designed primarily for supervision of…

This handbook is part of a series of guides developed for use with the Teacher Education Internship Project at the University of North Florida. This guide is written for directing teachers who work with the teacher interns during the practice teaching experience. Sections of the handbook discuss: (1) the clinical supervision model used by the…