Higher education institutions worldwide show an interest in enhancing their internationalisation initiatives by integrating innovative teaching approaches into formal curricula. A main concern is to ensure that pre- service teachers enter future classrooms with a high level of civic competence. The aim of this study was to investigate the…

Clinical practice in teacher education has evolved from an apprenticeship model to one that finds it more intertwined with collaborative arrangements with partnering public schools. We look at how this evolution has had a major impact on the effectiveness of how teachers are prepared in an ever more complex society. We also describe how…

This study examined the impact of school practice supervision on performance of student teachers in higher institutions of learning in Uganda. Purposive and random samplings were used to select respondents from the two universities. Data was collected using interviews, closed and open-ended questionnaires from a sample of 103 respondents, and 76…

The increased movement of psychologists away from academic settings requires the integration of socially relevant activities into psychology graduate programs. It is important for students in practicum programs to get access to applied opportunities and to function ethically in those opportunities. Getting access has been achieved in several ways.…

The dual supervision model is an approach that simultaneously meets training needs of future counselors and counselor educators. The rationale for the dual supervision model, results of an exploratory study, and counseling-practicum supervisors' reactions to the model are described. (Author)

Discusses the goals and the problems of psychology practica, offers strategies for avoiding pitfalls, and analyzes the costs and benefits. Emphasizes the necessity of careful supervision and planning. (CK)

Assessed supervisees' (N=72) perceptions of supervision in American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy-accredited programs. Supervisees from 14 programs described actual and preferred supervision. Most reported mixed didactic-experiential supervision style. Supervisees considered quality of supervision good, some reported not receiving…

Investigates the degree to which on-site supervision of school counseling practicum students is allocated to various counseling roles and functions. Findings demonstrate less administrative supervision and more congruence with the time on task in actual job performance of practicing school counselors. Suggests the need for a differential emphasis…

Tests Bordin's proposition that changes in counselor trainees' perceptions of the supervisory alliance would predict supervisory outcomes. Review of national sample of trainees at the beginning and end of an academic semester found that changes in the alliance were not predictive of changes in trainees' self-efficacy. Reports that improvements in…

Supervising new counselors is a serious and important task; the quality of initial supervisory experiences on the development and competence of a counseling intern or new counseling professional may directly impact that individual's subsequent effectiveness with clients. With the increasing practicum/internship requirements recommended by the…

Assesses the current status of practicum training in counselor education programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Research Educational Programs. Findings and implications for counselor training are discussed. (Author)

Some characteristics of clinical teaching in legal education are criticized. Evidence from transcripts of supervisory meetings indicates that clinical teachers teach students to manipulate and dominate others. (MLW)

Proposes a 3-year experimental program in which volunteers from the local bar would each supervise one senior law student in a 3-to 5-credit hour clinical practicum experience that would include a regular seminar in lawyering skills. (JT)

Examined supervisors in community agencies where master's level counselors were assigned for practicum and internship training. Agencies were heavily invested in supervising and training the students. Models of supervision varied and self-report and audiotape or videotape review of counseling sessions were used. Supervisors had little contact with…

A developmental perspective on supervising evaluation practicum students suggests that students go through developmental stages as they enhance their evaluation skills. A three-stage model adapted from counseling training theory developmental perspective is illustrated for eight developmental tasks: competence, emotional awareness, autonomy,…