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The Practicum in School Psychology: Making Use of a University-Based Psychological Service Center.
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Kramer, Jack J.; Ryabik, James E. – Psychology in the Schools, 1981
Examines how a university clinic can provide a portion of a school psychology student's practicum experiences. Advantages include providing a broader base of experience than the public schools and intensive doctoral-level supervision. Discusses the need for practicum experiences that expose students to a variety of situations. (Author)
Descriptors: College Programs, Counselor Role, Counselor Training, Graduate Students
Using Naturalistic Procedures to Enhance Learning in Individuals with Autism: A Focus on Generalized Teaching within the School Setting
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Cowan, Richard J.; Allen, Keith D. – Psychology in the Schools, 2007
Children with autism often have difficulty successfully applying newly acquired skills to novel situations. Naturalistic teaching procedures have been developed to help address this problem with generalization. These naturalistic procedures promote generalization through the use of natural consequences, diverse training, and the incorporation of…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Autism, Naturalistic Observation, Generalization
Academic School Psychologists: Addressing the Shortage
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Little, Steven G.; Akin-Little, K. Angeleque – Psychology in the Schools, 2004
The following article attempts to address the current shortage in school psychology faculty. Although little empirical evidence exists, the authors conclude that such a shortage exists. Possible explanations for the shortage and barriers to overcoming it are discussed. Preliminary data from a survey, which attempted to identify programs with a…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, School Psychology, Teacher Shortage, Surveys
The Training of School Psychologists Through Simulation: PSYCHISM
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Engin, Ann W.; Miller, Jane N. – Psychology in the Schools, 1975
The school psychology simulator, (PSYCHSIM), a multi-media simulation package which may aid school psychologists in sharpening skills, is discussed with a rationale for design construction. (Author)
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Educational Programs, Inservice Education, Program Descriptions
School Psychologists as Researchers: An Approach for Initiating Training and Practice.
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Stewart, Krista J. – Psychology in the Schools, 1984
Describes a project that involved school psychology students in doing applied research. The possible impact of such a plan on creating cooperative research opportunities, on providing training in applied research, and on influencing the school's perception of the school psychologist's role is considered. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Counselor Training, Elementary Secondary Education, Graduate Students
The Multiplier Effect: A Strategy for the Continuing Education of School Psychologists
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Lesiak, Walter; And Others – Psychology in the Schools, 1975
Twenty-two school psychologists participated in a year long institute designed to test the use of a multiplier effect in the continuing professional development of school psychologists in Michigan. Results indicated that 550 school psychologists attended two in-service meetings with generally favorable reactions. (Author)
Descriptors: Counseling Effectiveness, Inservice Education, Professional Continuing Education, Professional Training
Family Therapy: A Case for Training for School Psychologists.
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Green, Katherine; Fine, Marvin J. – Psychology in the Schools, 1980
Understanding and developing skills in working with families are important for school psychologists. By viewing a child's problems from a family systems framework, new interventions such as short-term family therapy can be employed. Training programs should include courses in family therapy. (JAC)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counselor Training, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Counseling