Although a multitude of programs in higher education integrate formal pedagogy with practical work experience (e.g., internships, practicum, and cooperative education), their underlying logic is largely the same: to enhance the value of the learning experience through an integration of work and education. To date, however, there appears to be no…

The academic success of the speech communications internship experience depends on the coordinated effort of all three of the key players in the internship--the intern, the site supervisor and the academic coordinator/director. For this relationship to be most effective, for the development of open channels and shared expectations, the…

Provides a list of questions that college libraries should consider before deciding to participate in an internship, or practicum, program with library school graduate students. Topics include committing library resources, knowing enough about the intern, staff who can act as mentors, and preparation required. (Author/LRW)

Numerous researchers have recognized that supervision is critical in the preparation of counselors and psychotherapists. This supervision manual, which is organized around a coherent theory of training, is intended to help practitioners as they learn to supervise counselors and therapists. The manual is designed primarily for supervision of…

Guidelines for the development of the University of Utah's externships and clerkships in community, hospital and clinical pharmacy practice are discussed. Topics include competency guidelines, curriculum, preceptor selection criteria, site selection, and preceptor and student evaluation. Behavioral objectives, library recommendations, and rating…

Four main areas are addressed in this guide for learners and mentors in internship experiences in postsecondary education: (1) career orientation and planning; (2) experiential learning theory; (3) individual learning and development; and (4) program implementation and evaluation. Part One of the text identifies the structure of work in…

Discusses the nature of intern supervision, identifies counselor skills and strategies suitable for various stages of the supervision process, and proposes a concrete sequential outline for structuring internship experiences. (ABB)

The importance of evaluating student interns as part of a regular performance appraisal system for all employees is discussed, along with the role of the internship coordinator or faculty sponsor. The first step is deciding what should be measured: interns' personal characteristics, job performance, and results. The most useful form of performance…

This handbook is a comprehensive guide to the supervision of the intern for all positions with school administrative responsibilities: principal, superintendent, and middle administrator. It consists of eight sections, the first five of which are introductory, explaining the concept of the internship as a performance-based evaluative technique and…

The role of instructional personnel in supporting students on field experience assignments is discussed. After identifying current monitoring practices, attention is directed to: making effective use of experience for learning, making progress toward learning objectives, providing students feedback, providing additional resources, and continuously…

With many impending retirements of school business officials, school districts and universities should collaborate in assuring smooth transitions in the nation's school business offices. Forward planning includes offering internships in the school business office and extensive cross-training for presently employed specialists. (MLF)

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…

Suggestions are made for defining policies and maintaining the quality and integrity of the educational processes that are part of social science internship programs. The suggestions relate to sponsorship and supervision, the desired learning outcomes and performance standards, and student evaluation. (MSE)

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 counseling profession has come a long way in establishing standards for counselor training. With the increasing focus on developmental competencies in the profession, specific, updated guidelines in the core areas of entry-level counselor preparation are essential. This handbook is written for those who are interested in examining and…