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…

The undergraduate field placement course is an integral part of the curriculum of many psychology departments today. This presentation provides information on sources and procedures for selecting and evaluating the sites for an undergraduate practicum course. Information includes: familiarization with community resources and potential sites;…

This paper suggests a philosophy of supervision, recurring issues, and potential problems relevant to the supervisor of a candidate seeking admission to NAFL (National Alliance of Family Life). Since courses of this nature are rare, this paper seeks to outline major steps in supervision. (Author)

An early field experience program is described which attempts to convey the connections between theoretical knowledge and practice to preservice elementary school teachers. The program is guided by John Dewey's concepts of apprenticeship and partnership. Preservice teachers are encouraged to look on their own teaching reflectively. (PP)

Reports findings of a questionnaire-based study of graduates of the Diploma in Library and Information Studies at the University of Botswana (Africa) regarding their practical placement experience. Discusses perceived value of the practical placement, problems relating to the management of the program, inadequate supervision, and suggestions for…

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)

Reviews the literature on the professionalization of student teachers during practicum experiences. Outlines basic professional attributes of teaching; examines key theoretical assumptions about the development of young adults; and recommends teacher-educator practices to increase motivation, effective communication, active engagement, and…

Presents the results of a survey of 60 ALA-accredited programs concerning the role of practicum. Results discussed include the prevalence of practicums in the curriculum; percentage of students who undertake a practicum; administrative aspects such as faculty responsibility and compensation; and practicum requirements, credits, and funding. (nine…

Counseling students who evaluated a school-based substance abuse training model praised the opportunity to receive specialized experiences and skill development not available in the regular counseling curriculum. The program succeeded in training counselors to design and implement prevention and intervention programs in the school setting. (RJM)

This paper describes the evaluation of an experimental program in which eight student special education teachers supervised new preservice trainees in a Direct Instruction practicum. Improvement in trainees' presentation and error correction skills and their positive evaluation of the practicum suggest the effectiveness of this peer coaching…

This article consists of excerpts from the author's diary during her student teaching experience which she found to be very different from what she expected as a result of her training. (HMD)

The development of the dynamic skills approach at the University of Chicago as contrasted with the component skills approach to Stanford has shifted microteaching out of the "practical problems" arena and into a more central position between theory and practice. The Stanford model included three stages: general orientation, viewing of skill films,…

This short article describes a model for relevant appropriate experience which can be provided for master's level graduate students from counseling and guidance, as well as clinical psychology. This model has evolved at Appalachian State University. (Author)

A description of the traditional experiential didactic dichotomy and a technique designed to integrate the two approaches are presented. Groups of beginning counselors are confronted and asked to respond to emotional vignettes. The rationale for film simulated counselor training is detailed and its potential is explored. (Author)