This study collected and analyzed data appropriate for documenting the implementation of two programs in teacher education at Memphis State University--the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, and the Lyndhurst Fellowships, a one-year program for certifying teachers for secondary schools. Qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured…

Prior to the 1970s, research about women was largely limited to the work of individual scholars working in isolation within their own disciplines. Women's studies programs first appeared on campus in 1969, and scholarly research about women began a period of unprecedented growth. Organized centers for research about women also came into being for…

Factors affecting the process of Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) candidates' selection of an internship site were investigated, along with perceived factors affecting selection by an internship site. The way that such Psy.D. candidates compare in training and ability to the more traditional Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) candidates in similar settings…

The Rural Clinical Nurse Placement Center (RCNP) was begun in Chico, California, in 1975 to develop, implement, evaluate, and disseminate a model of a rural internship program in an effort to attract nurses to rural communities. Run by a director, clinical coordinator, full-time secretary, and half-time typist, the program places BS/RN degree…

A study was conducted at Holy Family College (Pennsylvania) to assist in the development of an internship program, making practical and relevant use of the French language, as the capstone of a new degree program in Business-French. The study involved a survey of 160 local corporations with subsidiaries in France or French-speaking countries,…

This handbook is part of a series of guides developed for use with the Teacher Education Internship Project at the University of North Florida. This resource manual contains information of use to the college supervisor. Topics covered include: (1) the roles and responsibilities of the college supervisor; (2) the roles and responsibilities of the…

A discussion of foreign-language-related jobs available in federal government agencies describes the extent and types of opportunities and suggests methods to use in preparing and applying for them. There are many diverse opportunities for foreign language students in the federal government, but many are hard to locate from the outside, rarely…

Nineteen individuals with outstanding potential as teachers participated in an innovative alternative certification program in Colorado. The project united school districts, a major teacher training institution, and a state education agency in an intensive collaboration to develop new methods of teacher certification while maintaining traditional…

Prepared by representatives of industry and the educational community, the papers in this collection address issues of interest in the field of technical communication. Specific topics discussed are as follows: (1) the Resource Materials Project of the Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific Communication (CPTSC), (2) the relationship…

The primary objective of this project, initiated at Lewis and Clark College, Oregon, was to identify the most valid, reliable, and salient research findings on teaching, learning, and teacher education, and to use those findings in the development and implementation of revised preservice and inservice programs. Particular areas of current research…

In September 1986 the Rochester City School District (New York) implemented the Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) Program. This program is a pilot project designed to provide internships to new teachers and intervention to tenured teachers who are in need of assistance. The purpose of peer assisted internships is to help develop and retain…

Among the communication skills needed for business and industry are the ability to (1) express logical ideas in an organized fashion in public address, small group, and interpersonal contexts; (2) analyze receiver needs and adapt to those needs; (3) write thoughts in a correct and concise manner; (4) listen actively; (5) conduct thorough research;…

This collection of 26 documents on internships for entry-level professionals and personnel exchange programs for practicing librarians in university and research libraries includes internship guidelines, program plans, policy statements, summaries of in-house surveys on internship programs, and copies of questionnaires on library internships from…

One example of a professional group sponsoring a student internship program in mass media is the program at North Texas State University sponsored by the International Television Association (ITVA). The junior level internship requires no previous experience outside of production classes and is designed to introduce students to the business world.…

Career briefs on 30 fields that liberal arts graduates might pursue are provided, and the value of a liberal arts degree to job applicants is addressed. Included are published reference sources; information on job search skills, writing a resume, and interviewing techniques; and advice on finding a challenging internship. For each field,…