Fieldwork is an integral phase of occupational therapy education, bolstered by a small but growing evidence base. A broad understanding of the state of that evidence base is necessary to inform the directions for future growth. The purpose of this work was to establish the current state of occupational therapy fieldwork literature, map that…

Study examines the impact of practicums on the career/educational choices of psychology majors. Five graduating classes were surveyed. Students who participated in field experiences (1) enter human services occupations in greater proportion than those who did not and (2) show greater diversity if graduate work is selected. (RM)

This study compares the relative performance of Central Washington University student teachers who chose to participate in extended field experiences with that of student teachers who preferred the regular course of study, which featured fewer and later field experiences. The regular course, Option A, was a campus-centered program which included…