The Gary-Indiana-Moorhead State College Project (GIMSC) in Cooperative Urban Teacher Preparation comprised a mix of professional courses in education with field and clinical experiences in the inner city. This report describes various aspects of the program including travel allowance, tuition, and costs; housing and cooperating schools; rationale…

The Oklahoma City-Central State University Cooperative Program in Teacher Education is designed to provide student teachers preparing for middle school careers with a more realistic opportunity to integrate educational theories of learning and behavior with day-to-day public school experiences. A maximum of 25 students spend a full semester in an…

To offer the best field work experiences to a graduate student, it is necessary to plan carefully the types of assignments that the student will have. The author feels that in some instances, the student's vacation periods enhance treatment, and in other instances severly retard treatment gains. (Author)

A model field experience program is described that provides concrete, real-world experiences for preservice teachers early, frequently, and intensively. (JD)

Post-field-experience opinions of teacher candidates revealed beliefs that (1) characteristics of good and bad teachers lie in the affective area; (2) technical skills are more important than cognitive skills; (3) good teaching is viewed as related to skill in instructional techniques; and (4) poor teaching is more highly associated with affective…

Discusses the advantages of using real-life clients for class assignments in copywriting courses. Presents suggestions for client sources and identifies possible problems which may be encountered. (MM)

Teacher educators need to consider preservice teachers' observational strategies and their level of skill in using them in unguided field experience settings. Suggestions for helping teacher candidates to choose strategies appropriately, to identify what to look for, and to observe with accuracy are offered. (MT)

Describes the elements of an on-site, international program for adult learners, including (1) structured group activities; (2) time for reflection and introspection, (3) unstructured free time, and (4) addressing expectations of adult learners. (CH)

Citing recent research which shows a need for teacher educators who are effectively involved with professional practice, the author argues for structural change in teacher education which would be focused around the development of a clinical professorship model. (MT)

The author describes the early field experience program at Washburn University designed to help preservice teachers become more reflective, experimental, and empowered as curriculum developers and implementors. (Author/MT)

Discusses the following three approaches to educating gifted high school students: (1) internships and mentor programs; (2) advanced placement programs; and (3) the "International Baccalaureate" program in Houston, a 2-year program of academic courses and interdisciplinary activities that incorporates a multicultural perspective and…

Northeastern Illinois University provides supervised practical experience in its two-semester administration practicum. Students work with field administrators and a university supervisor to accomplish prearranged tasks. The university supervisory requires students to maintain a log of practicum activities, attend discussion seminars, and make a…

Defines and describes the potential value and nature of an urban anthropology internship as a significant learning experience. Explains necessary steps for setting up and carrying out such a placement while avoiding the pitfalls experienced by field interns in other professions. (CJM)

The Community Learning Program in a Florissant, Missouri, high school provides hands-on career exploration experiences supervised by community sponsors. The program is described here and students' positive responses to an evaluation questionnaire are outlined. (MJL)

Describes the counseling internship program developed by St. John's University in Jamaica, N.Y. Initiative and involvement are stressed with candidates keeping a log of all school activities. (HMV)