Stresses the importance of courses dealing with complex organizations and highlights the need to balance academic knowledge with actual student experience in organizations. Reviews teaching strategies and presents factors that make it possible to offer complex organizations courses that include significant organizational experience. (GEA)

Educational supervision sessions between a field teacher and three students were content analyzed for information on how time was allocated for the students' direct practice, problem-solving activities. The findings indicate areas where further conceptualization and research in educational supervision are needed. (Author/MH)

Students' perceptions of their field placements rarely are taken into account in the literature on field practicum and supervision. This survey of master's program students at a southern university examines factors associated with student satisfaction with field agency, field instructor, and field learning. (Author/MH)

Racial and power dynamics that may affect supervisory relationships are examined. An exploratory study of cross-cultural field supervisory dyads revealed that although field instructors and students have experienced few actual problems, they identify many potential areas of concern. (Author/MH)

A survey concerning extramural dental training programs, designed to provide learning experiences not available within the dental school, found that the programs (1) remain a significant component in dental education despite shifting federal finding priorities, (2) are now provided later in the curriculum; and (3) have a public health emphasis.…

The development of a legislative advocacy course, based on the view that a curriculum for introducing law students to policy making should consider important issues of professional responsibility in the interaction between legal political processes, is described. (MSE)

Using Boshier's Education Participation Scale, this study analyzed reasons for participation in adult basic education programs. Patterns related to Levinson's life stages were examined. Recommended classroom strategies included small group instruction, mentoring, field experience, and community awareness programs. (SK)

Since 1971 the Close Up Foundation has brought high school students to Washington, DC for one-week intensive sessions designed to stimulate participation in the political process and increase understanding of the federal government. The varieties of experiences provided and the program's strengths and weaknesses are discussed. (IS)

This article describes the use of doctoral candidates in guidance and counseling as supervisors in the Master's students' practicum. The program has six components: (1) formulation of a model; (2) work with the practicum student; (3) groups; (4) a faculty advisor; (5) a field supervisor; and (6) evaluation. (NG)

A program offering a FLES field experience course for undergraduate language majors is described. Preparation of the student teachers, lesson planning, materials and instructional techniques are discussed. Students' reactions and evaluations are presented, along with suggestions for implementing a similar program. (CHK)

This document discusses the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and how it has become the lead agency in workforce development for Virginia as well as advancing Virginia's workforce through non-credit training, retaining courses and programs to meet the needs of business and industry. This document contains a summary of activities and…

Reports on a competency-based, field experience teacher education program for future teachers in reading and language arts. (RB)

Describes the Cooperative Urban Teacher Education program, operated by the Midcontinent Regional Laboratory, a Kansas City-based research and development institution established in 1966, in the days of major Federal expenditures for education. (Author/JM)