Begins the inductive process of identifying the supervisory knowledge and skills that are necessary for effective field-based clinical supervision of rehabilitation counselors. The results of this study empirically demonstrate that there is a substantial body of supervisory knowledge and skills that certified rehabilitation counselors perceived to…

Fieldwork is central to teaching and learning in geography. The assessment of student learning from fieldwork can, however, be problematic. This paper evaluates the use of reflective diaries for assessing level three undergraduate geography fieldwork. It is concluded that reflective fieldwork diaries offer an innovative and flexible approach to…

All schools are located in "watersheds," land that drains into bodies of water. Some watersheds, like the one which encompasses the school discussed in this article, include bodies of water that are walking distance from the school. The watershed cited in this article has a brook and wetland within a several-block walk from the school. This…

An experimental six-week, travel-study program relating to recreation professions was sponsored for 10 students by the recreation and parks program faculty of Pennsylvania State University. (SK)

Explains the equipment and procedure necessary to conduct a successful field study of birds. Lists books, periodicals and recordings helpful in bird study and outlines a series of activities that students can conduct with birds. (GS)

Introduction to Education is the first course students take in the teacher preparation program at Purdue University. It provides an opportunity for students to experience teaching early in their teacher education program. The course consists of a field-based and a campus-based component. The field-based component consists of 10 observations of a…

Using part of a school field, English students surveyed a small plot of ground primarily for mapping purposes. This, in turn, led to an investigation of plant, animal, and insect life and accompanying development of awareness skills. (BL)

This article examines findings from three focus groups conducted about resolving ethical dilemmas in the area of domestic violence. The study's findings point to the need to increase content on domestic violence throughout the social work curriculum and provide educational opportunities for field instructors and local professionals. Helping…

This orienteering manual is used to teach map and compass skills to elementary school students on an overnight outdoor experience administered by volunteers. Although the experience is aimed at elementary students, student teachers have the opportunity to participate as instructors. After a few words to the volunteers on maximizing learning among…

Examines the merits of using field-trips in the teaching of English to high school and college students. (RB)

INFORMATION ABOUT 42 INLAND BIOLOGY FIELD STATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES IS PRESENTED. DATA WERE OBTAINED THROUGH VISITS BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION. IN AN INTRODUCTORY SECTION THE CHARACTERISTICS, FUNCTIONS, AND PROBLEMS GENERALLY ASSOCIATED WITH FIELD STATIONS ARE REVIEWED. INDIVIDUAL STATIONS ARE LISTED ALPHABETICALLY,…

Fifty five community resources in and around the Boston area are listed in this field-study guide intended for teachers of primary and intermediate grades. Criteria as to the significance, concept development, structure, and feasibility of the use of resources as field study laboratories is given to make the study more relevant. The guide offers…

The author developed a new format for environmental field trips where participants are not passive listeners, but actively involved. Slides that familiarized participants with the criteria for evaluating environmental quality were used prior to the trip. Participants recorded positive and negative indicators on the trip establishing an…

The solution to the intricate problems facing urban schools demands a diversification of the school program and the assistance of every willing member of the community. (Author)