The Institutional Survey of Selected Policies and Practices in Higher Education questionnaire was mailed out in the early spring of 1973 to the presidents of 755 institutions. Responses from the 669 usable returned questionnaires indicated: (1) The nation's colleges and universities have implemented many policies and practices designed to meet the…

The Experimental Model for Teacher Education was implemented during the academic year 1969-70. Its major objective was to build a field-based program using predefined behavioral objectives and their accompanying performance criteria with an instructional program integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Twenty trainees were…

The rationale for a diploma course in Community Adult Education is discussed, based on adult education work pioneered by the Workers' Educational Association, in association with the Liverpool Educational Priority Area Project. The need for an effective training program has become more apparent as increasing numbers of part-time tutors are…

This summary report provides a brief review and evaluation of the LEASE program's effectiveness. The purpose of the project was to plan and establish a viable program in K-12 conservation education. An interdisciplinary approach was designed, encompassing all grade levels and focusing upon field experience learning programs within the community…

This paper describes a course in urban history offered at Delta College in Michigan. A variety of techniques are utilized in teaching the course--lecture is relied on to acquaint students with the historian's role in the study of urban history, a field trip to an inner city is planned, short field assignments are used to acquaint students with…

This report describes a cross cultural training program for pupil personnel service workers and other certificated school personnel. The program is divided into three parts: lecture, demonstration and trainee participation, and field site experiences. Recipient evaluations are required of the trainee efforts in the field sites and a workable…

The development of Georgetown University Law Center's clinical law course, which involves law students teaching street law to high school students and inmates, is presented. Information on program origins, training and clinical experience of law students, street law curriculum, and the National Street Law Institute are included. (JMD)

During the past seven years, Florida State University has been directly involved in working with handicapped children in projects which provide pre- and inservice preparation for vocational and industrial arts teachers and direct educational services to handicapped pupils in the pupil schools. (BM)

Colleges of teacher education should give serious consideration to providing training programs to prepare community educators and inform prospective teachers and school administrators of the potential of the educative community. (JD)

Planning techniques described help students mesh their individual interests, values, and skills with a proposed internship, work/study, or volunteer experience through the application process itself. The application is valuable in clarifying needs and goals for the experiential project. (Author/LBH)

Describes a program involving four technology-oriented magnet high schools in Atlanta, Georgia, called Technology Quadrangle. Supported by private businesses and area universities, the program is based on the research consortium concept. Business involvement in curriculum design, internship opportunities, and the program's educational advantages…

Describes Brigham Young University's elementary rural teacher training program which has successfully provided rural student teaching experiences for over 250 prospective teachers since 1973. Details live-in experience, financial structure, reciprocal benefits, and school district-university cooperation in teacher preparation. (NEC)

A discussion of clinical experience in legal education finds it to be in a period of transition and looks ahead to what may be its structure, methodology, and content in another 25 years. (MSE)

An electrical engineering program in which a field experience component is used both to enhance training and to evaluate the program's outcomes is described. The curriculum development process is highlighted. (MSE)