Examined the reliability and validity of a measure to evaluate social work students' field performance. Results demonstrated a consistent factor structure with excellent internal consistency; however, there was inadequate consistency between ratings of individual students in their first and second field education experiences. Scores wee…

Although field-based learning is alleged to be a vital part of educational administration training programs, this research review shows that high quality investigation is scarce. Most work lacks a theoretical base, so generalizability is severely restricted. Future research should concentrate on candidates' professional development and on issues…

Educational administration leaders have begun to reexamine and reestablish the value of filed components, including shadowing, internships, and field-based seminars that could not be provided without the assistance of practicing administrators. Using a "buddy system" offers invaluable support to beginning administrators. (MLH)

This article describes how St. Cloud State University solved a number of its growth problems, related to increased teacher education program enrollment, by utilizing a district/university partnership model that springs from an active field experience program. (IAH)

Discusses results of a survey of 338 occupational therapists (293 responded, 86.7 percent) in 5 northwestern states. Issues surveyed were developmental evaluations currently used in clinical practice, evaluations with which students entering field placement are expected to be familiar, and evaluations with which exiting students are expected to…

Successful mentoring is a complex process dependent on many ingredients. The testimony of past participants in mentoring programs suggests that commitment, trust, and willingness to invest time, energy, and self are critical components of a relationship that can provide mutual enhancement, growth, and satisfaction in the educational administration…

Some university administrator preparation programs use experienced principals as mentors for aspiring principals. The mentoring relationship is more beneficial if the practicum experience is long term and the mentor is seen as an important member of the university training effort. This paper discusses 12 common mentoring pitfalls (such as…

Discusses the development of adult literacy services, particularly in libraries, and describes a course developed at San Jose State's School of Library and Information Science that provides education as well as practical training for librarians who work with adult literacy services in libraries. A list of intern placement literacy sites is…

Information from a study of experiences of 45 Australian university teachers supports a view of teaching that enables students to enter a field as practitioners. Alternative ways in which teachers see the content of their courses are described, with a focus on enriching students' experiences of the field. (SLD)

The Integrative Processing Model guides students in thinking about their field experiences so that they systematically draw upon various components of their education (such as knowledge, skills, self-awareness, and professional values) to inform their work. The model assists students in maintaining an integrative focus in the field experience.…

The role of the case manager today is explored through interviews with human-services professionals. Identifies eight themes that describe the case manager's work and skills: multiple roles, organizational abilities, communication skills, setting-specific knowledge, ethical decision making, boundaries, objectivity, and personal qualities.…

An Ohio University summer field school spent 10 weeks unearthing a 2,000-year-old Adena Indian village site. The project gave important insights into Adena daily life and gave students an opportunity to learn archeological thinking skills and techniques through actual experience. (TD)

Compares masters in social work field instruction at one local and two distance campus locations. Presents a four-step methodology for designing, implementing, and evaluating such programs. Data from 1,578 students includes their perceptions of local and home-campus program resources, program responsiveness to local agency structures and culture,…

Evaluates outcomes from a case study of one particular adventure-based experiential training (ABET) provider and examines what factors might affect such outcomes. Results indicate that there were no improvements in perceptions of team effectiveness and perceptions of personal benefits derived from training. Contains 48 references. (Author/JRH)