Examines recent changes, and the motives behind them, in teacher education in England and Wales. Recent years have seen a move toward reducing the role of higher education and creating school-based systems of training reminiscent of apprenticeships. Motives behind this reform trend appear to be primarily political. (SLD)

A survey of 182 Nigerian vocational teacher trainees and their employers who provided unpaid work experience received 122 and 148 usable responses respectively. Students were generally positive about the experience, and over 60% of employers rated students highly on willingness and ability to learn. Many Nigerian employers cannot provide paid work…

An ethnographic study examined trainees' experiences in their practicum placements during a Youth Training caregivers course in English hospitals. The narratives raised issues regarding trainee supervision, communication between instructors and supervisors, and communication between trainees and workplace colleagues that affected meaningful…

This article describes the Summer Work Experience Program developed by 3 agencies in Dallas, Texas, for students (ages 14-18) with visual impairments. The article describes student training; expectations for employees; attitudes of students, parents, and employers; and problems encountered. (JDD)

Outlines the efforts of the Scottish School of Further Education to use distance teaching methods in providing work-based learning for vocational education teachers through three programs: education studies, theories of instruction process, and educational methods and curriculum development. (SK)

Analysis of data from cooperative education students revealed a high probability that students would participate in co-op work tasks that develop general education skills in communication, visual literacy, and critical thinking. The ability to use these skills in practice is a significant outcome of cooperative education. (SK)

The Rover Group, a British auto manufacturer, supports work-related curriculum through partnership centers at its major plants and school-based facilities, annual awards, and learning agreements for students in work experience programs. Quality, long-term commitment, and promotion of lifelong learning remain relevant but elusive goals. (SK)

Reports the lessons and experience gained through implementation of commissioned projects conducted by Hong Kong business students for commercial firms. Evaluation indicates that such commissioned projects should be integrated into course structure, and instructors should seek more support from sponsor firms.(EV)

"Walking the Talk" (Lozada) describes summer programs in which counselors enroll in summer school courses; "Teachers for Hire" (McClain) shows vocational teachers participating in an externship program updating their knowledge while earning graduate-level credit; and "Earning and Learning" (Lozada) tells how high school students take college-level…

The unique components of career education for students with visual impairments are identified as exposure to visual input, opportunities to work, realistic feedback, expectations, and compensatory skills. Specific components of career education for young children, middle school students, and high school students are suggested. (CR)

The reformed Danish vocational training system focuses on alternating training and work placements. Work experiences in other countries are a focus, enabling trainees to attain critical intercultural competencies. (SK)

Human resource management students in Wales undertake a 1-year work placement in which they develop a portfolio submitted for the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development certificate. The process enhances their degree with an additional qualification and provides a framework for structuring the work placement year. (SK)

Describes the preceptorship between DeBakey High School and the Texas Medical Center, a program designed to give seniors a first-hand look at the medical field of their choice. (JOW)

In a sample of nearly 1,800 adolescents in work experience programs, job quality had the greatest positive impact on work attitudes and job satisfaction and was associated with negative job behaviors. Good supervisory relationships were linked to positive attitudes and behaviors. However, school supervision of work did not appear to influence…

This article draws on ideas from Pierre Bourdieu to examine high school students' gendered work experiences in the field of information and communications technology (ICT). Surveys and interviews suggest that three forms of exclusion were operating: First, female students with less valued capitals were subjected to the same selection process;…