This research review reports on articles presenting empirical research in the area of how teacher-training institutions work on preparing future teachers for the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in their future classrooms. It was conducted mainly in English and French and covers research in 11 OECD-countries during…

This study adapted the current model of science undergraduate research experiences (URE's) and applied this novel modification to include community college students. Numerous researchers have examined the efficacy of URE's in improving undergraduate retention and graduation rates, as well as matriculation rates for graduate programs. However, none…

This study examined the impact of an intervention designed to promote inquiry-based instruction among early childhood/elementary preservice teachers in Earth science. Preservice teachers participated in training sessions and community-based internships to deepen Earth science content knowledge and develop inquiry-based practices. Analyses of Earth…

Examination of 6,556 hours of school counselor interns' activity logs provided a detailed description of roles and activities. Comparison of counselor intern activities to the ASCA (2005) National Model found consistency between responsive services at the elementary level and both responsive services and guidance curriculum at the middle school…

Growing criticism of existing educational leadership preparation programs seems to focus on a lack of contextual relevancy and instructional leadership. Universities and school districts need to develop more formal, collaborative, long-term relationships focused on the nature of principal preparation, moving beyond acculturation to district norms…

This investigation sought to determine if there was a difference in the development of effective urban teacher characteristics after completing a traditional internship experience or a Professional Development School internship experience. The Urban Teacher Selection Interview was used to assess 10 characteristics including persistence, value of…

The undergraduate major in psychology has evolved in recent years. Traditionally, course work was designed to provide a sound preparation for graduate school. Practical experience was seen as the province of graduate education. However, research indicates that the vast majority of psychology majors do not attend graduate school. The undergraduate…

The Michigan Department of Education received a grant of $42,950 from the U.S. Office of Education under Public Law 89-10, Title IV for the 1969-70 educational research internship program. The Bureau of Research administered the program for the department. The two interrelated purposes of the program were to contribute to the training of…

The purpose of the Academic Administration Internship Program is to enlarge the number and to improve the quality of persons available to fill key positions in academic administration. The program was designed to meet the following objectives: (1) to identify qualified people; (2) to select the most promising among those identified; and (3) to…

This speech describes a clinical experience program designed to a) illustrate and demonstrate principles of practice, b) involve the application and testing of teaching and learning theory, and c) provide opportunities for developing competency in a full range of teaching tasks. Clinical experiences in the school are composed of three phases:…

The University of Rochester School Health Program involves the meeting of pediatric residents with community elementary school students, with whom they serve as consulting physicians and as leaders of small discussion groups. The program improves residents' skills in working with children, and childrens' skills in group relations. (MJB)

Listed are the objectives needed to be achieved by specific learning disability interns in order to be ready to assume a teaching position in the field of specific learning disabilities. (JYC)

Students and career changers can use human resource development (HRD) internships as a practical introduction to the profession. This survey of 125 HRD professionals indicates what practitioners think about internships and presents a realistic picture of what career aspirants can expect from the experience. The questionnaire is included. (JOW)

Due to increased emphasis on student success and increasing recognition of the school principal's role in creating/maintaining a culture of success, preparation programs in school administration are undergoing increased scrutiny. This prompted the creation of a set of standards for school leaders by the Council of Chief State School Officers and a…

The authors present a model which, they claim, makes the internship an academic experience and greatly improves the communication patterns among all concerned. (WM)