Despite a comprehensive body of research on field experiences in teacher education, technology-rich early field experiences in early childhood environments is one particular area of inquiry lacking substantive current research. Therefore, this study was conducted to better understand how preservice teachers' perceptions of global concepts related…

The major purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of regional/rural placements for student teachers. A secondary purpose was to discern attitude change among student teachers, cooperating teachers, and principals involved in the program. An evaluation was also made of the effectiveness of secondments, personnel…

This study describes and evaluates the first year of a 2-year masters degree urban teacher education program. The first year consists of four separate components, each of which is evaluated separately on the basis of previously stated objectives. The first component, Community Orientation and Study, involves a 6-week living experience in the inner…

A 1965 summer training program for 90 VISTA volunteers at Monte Vista, Colorado, is described and evaluated in this report. The program was designed to prepare VISTA trainees to work in poverty areas by providing individual helping services and by planning and organizing community action. The trainees lived and worked in Monte Vista, a small…

The institute involved 31 participants (21 working librarians and 10 students) in a two-semester program which began in August, 1971. The rationale behind the program was that the problems of providing library service to a pluralistic society are problems of inter-group and cross-cultural communication. Some of the unique features of the institute…

TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING EXPERIENCES FOR INCREASING FUTURE HOME ECONOMICS TEACHERS' AWARENESS OF WORKING CLASS PATTERNS OF LIFE AND WORK, 13 COLLEGE STUDENTS, AT THE SOPHOMORE OR JUNIOR LEVELS, SPENT A PERIOD OF 10 WEEKS LIVING AND WORKING IN HOME SITUATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY LOW INCOME, LARGE FAMILIES, AND LIMITED EDUCATION, AND…

Compared to traditional campus activities, field experiences appear to have some significant affective impact on college students. However, a knowledge of design techniques makes obvious the need for a major revision of the manner in which field experiences have been evaluated. (Author/LBH)

This paper describes a study that explored the personal concerns of student teachers, how they viewed their apprenticeship and their hidden perspectives. A description is given of how information was obtained about the way four students viewed their field experiences. Journals, daily narratives of students' reactions to teaching experiences,…

This study compared preservice teachers' perceptions of their changing philosophies of education, comparing the reports of graduates from traditional, university-based programs with reports of graduates from intensive field-based programs. For eight semesters, teacher education graduates received a program evaluation survey in the mail 2 weeks…

Jersey City State College (New Jersey) has assumed, as its primary mission, the challenge to address urban concerns, including urban teacher preparation. The revamped Junior Field Experience Program (JFE) is a required course for all prospective teachers. This requirement intends to prepare prospective teachers to deal with cultural diversity by…

A study determines the effect of a six-day wilderness experience on self-concept, knowledge of and attitude toward the environment of twelfth grade students (n=61). Results indicate that changes in self-concept and environmental knowledge can occur from short-term wilderness experiences. (56 references) (MCO)