This article reports findings from a mixed-method investigation of a cohort of teacher candidates who were placed in an urban and culturally diverse practicum site at an elementary school. Fifteen preservice teachers completed pre- and posttest measures related to hope, motivation for teaching, and efficacy for teaching. Throughout the semester,…

Results of a study to determine the number of library schools offering various types of field experience programs for their students. (JPF)

A description of the Field Experience Program at Emerson College is discussed. (MM)

An adult education practicum was designed to help adult learners turn theory into praxis. Supervised field experience and seminars for reflection and discussion helped professionals integrate their content knowledge with learning in practice. (SK)

Northeastern Illinois University provides supervised practical experience in its two-semester administration practicum. Students work with field administrators and a university supervisor to accomplish prearranged tasks. The university supervisory requires students to maintain a log of practicum activities, attend discussion seminars, and make a…

Describes the counseling internship program developed by St. John's University in Jamaica, N.Y. Initiative and involvement are stressed with candidates keeping a log of all school activities. (HMV)

Proposed standards for National Recreation and Park Association accreditation require bachelor's degree candidates to complete a supervised fieldwork program as well as a practicum of no less than 300 hours. (LH)

This annotated bibliography describes the subject matter covered in significant journal articles, books, reports, and doctoral dissertations addressing the use of field experience in the training of educational leaders. The 165 items included are categorized in five sections, each with its own introduction. The first section reviews 62 journal…

A description is given of an evaluation method which may be used as a tool in the comprehensive evaluation of preservice teacher education field experience programs. The "Parallel Pairs" construct is a theoretical model, empty of content, which can be used for a variety of purposes. This blank format, to be filled with field experience…

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…

This booklet of guidelines for the total program of direct and simulated experiences in teacher education has six major sections: 1) Aims of Clinical Experiences; 2) Guidelines to Excellence with Focusing Questions--40 questions on 12 different aspects of the clinical experience programs; 3) Clinical Experiences: Descriptions and…

A field experience program balances great potential for learning against a major expenditure of resources and requires vision, commitment, flexibility, and persistence to implement. It enhances academic learning through use of the outside world's resources and provides a link to the world in which students prepare to live. (MSE)

Describes a teaching technique which integrates the conceptual content of sociology with applied fieldwork. Topics include recruiting students and clients, forming student teams, and conducting the project. Discusses implications for teaching within such a program. (JDH)

Some colleges are moving the reading methods course from the college classroom to an elementary school so that students may obtain first hand practical experience along with theory. (JH)