Examines current ethical guidelines affecting the use of videoconferencing in the supervision of social work students nationally and internationally. Suggests protocols to address ethical and professional practice issues that are likely to arise as a result of using videoconferencing to conduct supervision across international borders. (EV)

Describes a two-semester beginning graduate practicum in counseling that integrates the development of external knowledge and skills with the development of the personal internal beliefs and attitudes of the counselor who is being trained. Claims this process ensures training counselors who are able to communicate skills in a personal and…

Proposes that teacher education programs are considerably weakened by faculty unwillingness to supervise student teachers in the field. Enumerates reasons why education faculty lack enthusiasm in supervision, and suggests the importance and potential advantages to be gained by increased involvement in the supervision process. (KEH)

An elementary education natural and social science curriculum course at the University of Oregon features practicum experiences in curricular autonomy and collegial decision making; activities frequently unavailable to preservice teachers. Included are a discussion of current issues and curriculum concepts, and examples of assignments and student…

Presents a definition of and a model for clinical supervision, necessary to systematically enhance the therapeutic competence of counselors and to monitor client welfare. A definition of supervision as a distinct intervention is proposed, and the Structured Developmental Model is suggested. (JPS)

Describes the design of and reactions to the new elementary science teacher education program at the University of Wyoming that focuses on prospective teachers' understanding of science, confidence in teaching science, and attitudes towards science with the goal of creating a conceptual change in prospective teachers and enabling them to be more…

In an analysis of pharmacy extern and preceptor activities, 24 externs logged activities at random intervals over a period of 226 days. Students were alone most of the time, with little contact with prescribers or patients. Community-based externs had far more patient contact than hospital-based externs. Students spent most time in the dispensing…

Too many college students seem conditioned (by authoritarian teaching styles) to serve as "clerks" to the decision makers and power holders. To help students learn to think critically and independently, this article advises faculty to create practica based on televotes and mediation training, creative projects (such as monopoly games and…

Lawyer training in legal skills through clinic experience has failed because of strategic, normative, and intellectual defects. The value of skills education is in the way the skills are used in scholarly intellectual inquiry. If thoughtfully designed, skills education can be the vehicle for rekindling lawyer professionalism. (MSE)

Presents three specific curriculum recommendations that have been implemented at one counseling psychology program to increase the didactic and experiential scientific core. Recommendations include requiring an ongoing research practicum, a qualitative methodology course, and an advanced integrative research design course specific to the…

Studied the perceptions of 36 cooperating teachers taking a course in supervision aimed at supervising student teachers. These cooperating teachers seemed to favor a trial-and-error approach or a developmental model of the supervision of a practicum for preservice teachers, in contrast to the reflective approach usually favored by university…

Presents tables that contain the most current data available on media specialist certification requirements in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Educational program, experience, recommendation, minimum test scores, knowledge in various subject areas, competencies, and practicums are listed. (Author/LRW)

A topic of continued discussion has been whether international teaching assistant (ITA) education is best done within academic departments, or within university-wide programs organized by English as a Second Language (ESL) specialists. This report describes a pilot ITA practicum which may potentially combine the best of both approaches: Academic…

This study investigated perceptions of teaching by four-year college pre-service teachers (N=20) before and after participation in a semester long practicum in elementary physical education classes. A survey consisting of 13 open-ended questions was prepared and administered to male (n = 11) and female (n = 9) pre-service teachers. Qualitative…

This paper provides the results of a literature review on the use of practical, hands-on training experiences in evaluation course work and training programs. The review spans the years 1965-2003. I identified 18 articles that encompass four basic approaches for practical evaluation training: simulation, role-play, single course projects, and…