An investigation of the effects of a seven-day camp experience with disturbed adolescents on approximately sixty undergraduate "camp counselors" was conducted. Limitations of the study are discussed as well as some suggestions for future research into practicum sites for programs training teachers of the severely disturbed. (Editor/RK)

Compares scores on the Omnibus Personality Inventory by groups of relatively effective and ineffective trainees. Trainees completed tests prior to first practicum experience and were evaluated by practicum supervisors at the end of each practica. Data revealed significant differences in personality characteristics of the groups. (Author)

Describes a teacher training experiment in which a school of education and an urban comprehensive school cooperated to create a teaching environment that produced a relaxed atmosphere for student teachers. (RK)

A laboratory teaching experience (L.T.E.) was designed to focus on three teaching behaviors. It was recognized that a behavioral approach to teaching simplified its complexity by isolating specific teaching behaviors. Discusses the development and evaluation of the laboratory teaching experience. (Author/RK)

Describes a residential homemaking program as one of the ways to make vocational homemaking significnat for both present and future needs of students through educational opportunities in a nonschool environment. (TA)

Three objectives are described: (1) teach methods for applying the principles of pharmaceutical technology to institutional services involving drug safety, efficacy, and administration; (2) develop student skills in drug-delivery systems within hospitals; and (3) encourage technology application within a clinical setting for better patient care.…

Northwestern's Seminar on College Teaching, sponsored by the Graduate School, is open to any graduate student in any degree program and each participating department outlines its own seminar content and procedures. An experimental version of the seminar with discussion and practicum features is described. (LBH)

Qualities that describe the performance of the clinical pharmacy preceptor are outlined, with particular concern for the personal and technical components of his role as a teacher. The guidelines were developed at an invitational workshop at the Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center. (LBH)

Describes an educational psychology course which incorporates students' requests for competency requirements, self pacing, grading based on a combination of criterion- and norm-referenced measures, flexible class format, and field experience within educational environments. (Author/AV)

Described is a cooperative program between Purdue University and three public schools to provide university graduate students with structured, practical experience with gifted and talented students and provide educational experiences for the gifted and talented children. (SBH)

A discussion of issues related to direct practice and clinical dissertations in social work recommends experimental outcome studies that evaluate the efficacy of social work interventions and proposes a national research agenda for social work doctoral programs. (Author/MSE)

Educational supervision sessions between a field teacher and three students were content analyzed for information on how time was allocated for the students' direct practice, problem-solving activities. The findings indicate areas where further conceptualization and research in educational supervision are needed. (Author/MH)

Kolb's Model of Experiential Learning can be adapted and applied to student-teacher supervision. The activities and skills demanded by this model are discussed, especially in terms of Kolb's Learning Style Inventory. (Author/MT)

Students' perceptions of their field placements rarely are taken into account in the literature on field practicum and supervision. This survey of master's program students at a southern university examines factors associated with student satisfaction with field agency, field instructor, and field learning. (Author/MH)

Racial and power dynamics that may affect supervisory relationships are examined. An exploratory study of cross-cultural field supervisory dyads revealed that although field instructors and students have experienced few actual problems, they identify many potential areas of concern. (Author/MH)