The purpose of this study was to investigate novice school counselors' experiences of on-site supervision during practicum and internship in their graduate programs. The main objective was to understand the supervision process for school counselors-in-training (SCIT), which needs to be more well-defined and studied compared to other counseling…

School counselors in training receive support from their preparation programs; upon graduation, the expectation is that novice school counselors have the necessary tools to meet the needs of their students and the school-wide community. Understanding the collective experience of school counselors is crucial in determining if and how they were…

The importance of school counselor site supervisor training has gained considerable attention in the past couple of years; however, despite these efforts, little progress seems to have been made. This study explores school counselor site supervisors' perceptions of preparedness, training needs, and preferred methods of future training. Results of…

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…

Directors and coordinators (n = 75) of graduate programs in school psychology approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) were surveyed regarding their training practices in suicide risk assessment. Respondents viewed the assessment of suicide risk as an important part of graduate instruction, and most believed that…

A system of care for abused and neglected infants and young children should adopt a comprehensive perspective, with mental health considerations systematically incorporated into policies and decisions affecting children and their families. Children age birth to 5 years have disproportionately high rates of maltreatment, with long-term consequences…

The authors describe the University of Pennsylvania's new program in school psychology. The philosophy of the faculty, a description of the context within which the program is offered, and a detailed description of the experience component of the student's education are given. (EK)

Discusses the rationale and benefits of internship programs for library students in special libraries, suggests work programs, and considers sample intern projects. Six references are cited. (FM)

Discussion of the growing use of practicums and field experience in college programs as a means of preparing students for the world of work looks at ways in which the practicum is conceptualized, implemented, and evaluated. Shortcomings are identified, research into the role of supervision is recommended, appropriate learning objectives are…

A sample of 54 health administration education programs were examined to identify and analyze current practices in field experience programs. The six primary areas investigated include: (1) the prevalence of field experience requirements; (2) the objectives and characteristics of field experience components; (3) the experiences encountered in…

Educators agree that the interaction of teachers in training with exceptional children through the medium of practicums or internships is an essential component of every teacher education program. At the undergraduate level, where the student is usually pursuing a degree on a full time basis, ample opportunities exist for interaction with…

Describes procedures for organizing a practicum and internship program in counselor education. Issues discussed include the role of the coordinator; practicum and internship sites; orientation and application procedures; supervision; communication with sites, students, and supervisors; and liability insurance. Conclusion notes that additional…

This paper presents some definitions and makes distinctions among the forms of field experience drawn from the literature, and surveys the goals of librarianship and library education in using field experience as an element in the library school curriculum at the master's level. Further, it explores learning theory for insights on the…

This proposal for a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program to be instituted at Texas A&M University includes a general statement about the program; description of the MAT degree; justification of the need for an MAT Program at Texas A&M University; an outline of the two program options (either noncertified personnel may become certified or…