The personality of the individual admitted into training as a prospective teacher is a key factor in successful training. The person should possess the characteristics of an effective teacher, and admission to a school of education should, in part, be based upon an assessment of these criteria. These personal characteristics include the ability to…

This eleven-part procedures manual provides information on the operations of the International Studies Program (ISP) at St. Louis Community College. After introductory material on the program, which provides off-campus credit courses involving travel and field study of life and the cultures in foreign countries, Section I presents the philosophy…

The home room teacher has the responsibility of enabling field experience students, student teachers, and visiting specialists to fulfill their role successfully. The field experience student is ordinarily not expected to ever take full responsibility for the instruction of an entire class for any period of time. The agenda for this student would…

Instructors who teach outdoors in an environment so cold as to cause injury must satisfy program objectives while avoiding cold injury to themselves and students, help students focus on learning instead of discomfort, and alleviate some students' intense fear of the cold. Dealing with the cold successfully requires a thorough knowledge of:…

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…

Describes a six-week, six-credit, field-based physical and historical geology course offered by Lehigh University (Pennsylvania) in conjunction with its standard summer field studies program. Stresses the advantages of integrating physical and historical geology concepts in a field setting. (TW)

Proposes that leaf yeast serve as quick, inexpensive, and effective techniques for monitoring air quality. Outlines procedures and provides suggestions for data analysis. Includes results from sample school groups who employed this technique. (ML)

Factors examined in a sex-role combination study (male faculty-female student, etc.) include: student perception of the combination, grades received, teacher evaluation, time spent with instructor, competitive feelings, expressed need for supervision. Same-sex combinations were rated most highly. (MSE)

Recommendations for achieving equity for women in family treatment education and suggestions for dealing with sex-role stereotypes include: integration of foundation content with family practice curriculum; considering theoretical and actual assumptions toward women clients; a strong experiential component to reveal students' attitudes; and…

In this study on the manner in which cooperating teachers reinforce appropriate teaching methods and then communicate their expectations to student teachers, two methods of input were examined: giving directions and giving demonstrations. (JN)

A series of ten secondary-level, winter ecology experiences developed to accompany the BSCS Green Version is discussed. Results from a review by a panel of experts and ratings from experimental teachers are presented. (SA)

Provided are lists of materials, procedures, questions, common animals possibly found, and techniques for use on a field trip. (CW)

Presents an analysis of seven studies on field-based Canadian teacher-education programs. Describes conflicting views held by multiple participants and their differing perceptions of course work, field experiences, and beliefs about personal professional competence. Underscores the importance of several factors for creating a strong field-based…

A survey of 62 social-work field educators investigated factors associated with effective interorganizational relationships, examining relationships between three categories of agencies and the university on four dimensions: commitment to education; organizational supports/resources; interpersonal relations; and collaborative/reciprocal…

Mountain School, run by North Cascades Institute, is a camp in North Cascades National Park, Washington, where elementary school students spend 48 hours living and learning about science and the environment. In addition to science and nature, responsibility and teamwork are taught. Describes innovative instructional methods used, such as…