Clinical experience is an essential element of any educator preparation program. These experiences provide authentic, real-world learning environments for teacher candidates to practice and improve their instructional skills. Analyzing how clinical experiences impact teacher readiness assists in the development of effective educator preparation…

This article examines three models of field experience for teacher education: the apprentice model, the anthropologist model, and the intern model. (JA)

In 1969 Eastern New Mexico University's College of Education developed a program of one-semester internships at a variety of state facilities including mental institutions, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals. Coupled with the internships, one-week institutes were designed for students wanting some exposure to the facility but not wanting to…

Describes a two part technical teacher internship program which provides teacher preparation with live laboratories. Technical Education is abimonthly supplement to IAVE. (GR)

Describes program involving New York State University College at Brockport and Rochester public schools. (RT)

This report describes the internship scheme in Jamaica as a terminal experience following a period spent in the teacher's college acquiring substantive knowledge of the profession. Program emphasis is placed on laboratory and field experience as well as technical competence. Major features of internship include the development of a Teaching…

A campus-based education program for preservice students in secondary education that incorporates formal study with an active internship in the local schools is described. University faculty are primarily responsible for the campus-based learning experience while personnel of the local school district assume responsiblity for field-based site…

This proposal deals with the implementation of a field oriented, performance based elementary teacher preparation program. The first section of the proposal defines intern roles, intern responsibilities, and performance goals. Section two lists expected competencies and presents the rationale for these competencies. Section three discusses the…

This Teacher Corps program at Michigan State University is attempting to improve the quality of preservice teacher education within a competency based framework. The program emphasizes consistent use of instructional design and the instructional processes of assessment, goal setting, determining objectives, developing teaching strategies, and…

An internship project was developed to prepare vocational and special education teachers to train special needs learners in vocational education. The program encouraged better cooperative efforts between vocational and special educators by providing an opportunity for these teachers to consult with and learn about and from one another. During the…

This 414-item bibliography contains citations of published and unpublished documents and journal articles processed by the Clearinghouse between July 1968 and June 1970 related to the "means and methods by which pre- and in-service school personnel can secure structured practice in developing skills and insights." Publication dates of the…

Many colleges and universities have developed internships to offer students work experience in the fields of fitness and exercise. The article identifies typical problems that occur in internships and proposes feasible solutions. Problems occur in four areas: intern academic preparation, intern accountability, supervisor's skills, and…

The Teacher Education Model of Partnership (TEMP) features joint ownership, joint support, and a partner relationship between a college and a school district in planning and implementing a professional program, designed specifically for teaching in the urban classroom. A planning committee was formed, composed of representatives from the public…