This qualitative research project explored the self-perceptions of pre-service secondary mathematics teachers completing a Graduate Diploma of Secondary Education. Specifically, the researcher investigated the extent to which teachers perceived their readiness to commence a secondary mathematics teaching position. The project relied principally on…

During its 3 years of operation, the internships for Leaders in Dissemination Program trained 15 advanced graduate students, five per year, in techniques of evaluating dissemination efforts and developing procedures and materials for dissemination. Program participants were required to have a masters degree and a minimum of 3 years teaching…

Suggests that current academic orientation of graduate education in sociology poses a number of barriers in preparing students for applied careers and demonstrates problems of training versus career reality. Proposes that graduate programs offer a variety of options within a broadly defined applied track, expanding opportunities for students to…

Changes for the structuring of teacher education are proposed in this paper. The professional status of teachers is emphasized, and the following aspects in teacher training are outlined: (1) In order to provide for professional autonomy and to give practicing teachers more control over their profession, states should establish professional…

The purpose of this study was to survey and determine the internship facilities that would give consideration to applicants from non-APA-approved programs in counseling and guidance and counseling psychology. Results indicate that from the sample of 109, 33 will consider non-APA-approved counseling and guidance and counseling psychology students.…

This paper presents an overview of recent literature concerning the declining interest and application of psychological testing within clinical services. It reflects a dissatisfaction with personality assessment techniques primarily due to a distorted presentation by the graduate schools training applied and professional psychologists. New and…

Summarizes survey of American Psychological Association accredited clinical internships to determine extent of involvement with rural clients and opportunities for rural clinical/community work. Tables include list and brief description of 19 clinical internship programs with rural placements and 28 names and addresses for clinical internships…

IN 1960, THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA SET UP AN INTERDISCIPLINARY GRADUATE PROGRAM FOR ADULT EDUCATORS, AND A PROGRAM FOR EVALUATING THE NEW CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND FOR COORDINATING RESEARCH RELATIVE TO THE GREAT PLAINS REGION. THE PROJECT WAS FUNDED BY THE KELLOGG FOUNDATION. DIRECTED BY DR. ALAN KNOX, WITH THE COOPERATION OF THE…

Institutional research is defined and general and specific objectives to be met in a graduate training program for institutional researchers are examined. Also discussed are institutional research courses, internships, and dissertations. (Author/SF)

Internship is a vital experience for a student counselor, providing opportunities for application and integration of knowledge and skills. University supervision of school counseling interns is a complex task. This document, addressing a lack of articles on the pragmatism of this type of supervision work, provides two handbooks that show how to…

The second part of a two-part series on careers in the space program discusses the academic credentials and experience required for various career paths within the space industry. NASA-sponsored cooperative training and research programs for undergraduate and graduate students are listed and discussed. (TE)