In order to help meet the need for scientifically based practice, as well as the need for a structure within which diverse approaches to practice can be encompassed, this article explicates the concept of scientific practice. The concept is developed as an organic combination of four subconcepts: the task of a practitioner, the scientific…

Investigated with 17 special education practicum students was the effectiveness of structured experiences designed to foster interpersonal skill development. Administered as pre- and post-tests were the Helping Relationship Inventory, the Personal Orientation Inventory, and the Firo-B. Following a group workshop, the Ss differed significantly from…

Discusses some dangers that can result from poorly conceived and/or implemented field experience programs and offers suggestions for remediation. (Author)

An alarming rate of out-of-school suspensions prompted the establishment of an alternative program for students at Tarboro High School, Tarboro, North Carolina. The internal suspension program was instituted to reduce school suspensions and improve the academic performance of suspended students. The program utilized a full-time detention center…

INSTITUTIONS OFFERING COUNSELOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS RESPONDED TO A SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE. THE DATA OBTAINED IS PRESENTED IN TABLES ORGANIZED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS--(1) UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM PARTICIPATION, (2) PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE, (3) FIELD EXPERIENCE, (4) NUMBER OF MASTER'S AND DOCTORATE DEGREES CONFERRED, (5) NUMBER OF SPECIALIST CERTIFICATES…

A program leading to a master of arts degree in education that is offered jointly by two cooperating universities is described. While originally developed for elementary and secondary teachers it has been expanded to include health care educators. The major thrust of the program is to encourage the teacher to assume major responsibility for the…

One threat to the internal validity of coached-client analogue research provided a stimulus for this study of verification of experimental control of role performance. The study contrasts the judgments regarding one client's role performances which are made by both trained and untrained observers. The conclusion is that trained observers yield…

The general aim of the project reported here was to collect information and experience on supervision and training in higher education programs that include practical experience with clients and patients. Information was collected from a survey of the literature and by empirical studies. Another aim was to determine what problems went along with…

Described in the practicum report is the design, implementation, and evaluation of the first comprehensive high school program for five hearing impaired adolescents in Southeastern Massachusetts. Sections focus on the following topics: the Southeastern region's need for a high school hearing impaired program, the impact of the state invitation to…

The purpose of this practicum was to design, develop, and implement a career guidance program for small high schools. The program description would act as a model for implementation at other high schools desiring a career guidance program. The method of communicating the program to others was the writing of a "how to" book which others would use…

This manual was created to serve as an instructional aid in the training of counseling supervisors. Various problematic issues germane to the supervisory process are simulated on videotape. Chapter 1 provides a detailed outline of the structure and format of a class for the effective use of simulated vignettes. Chapter 2 presents a brief summary…

The purpose of this practicum was to test the belief that a need existed for a two-year associate degree program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College in the area of Human Services. A questionnaire was developed and mailed to 25 community agencies, of which 78 percent responded. Results of the survey showed that nine of the responding agencies…

This study illustrates an attempt to quantitatively express justification for altering the workloads and compensation for members of the physical education department of Polk Community College (Florida). While equitable workloads can be det4rmined in most other fields because credit hours coincide with an instructor's time in class, the physical…

The purpose of this practicum was to test the effectiveness of a security training program at Trenton Central High School. A professional, trained security force was necessary to reduce school crime. A training program lasting eight and one-half months was instituted. A pilot study at the end of the training program was conducted comparing the…