Reviews the literature on the professionalization of student teachers during practicum experiences. Outlines basic professional attributes of teaching; examines key theoretical assumptions about the development of young adults; and recommends teacher-educator practices to increase motivation, effective communication, active engagement, and…

Presents the results of a survey of 60 ALA-accredited programs concerning the role of practicum. Results discussed include the prevalence of practicums in the curriculum; percentage of students who undertake a practicum; administrative aspects such as faculty responsibility and compensation; and practicum requirements, credits, and funding. (nine…

Counseling students who evaluated a school-based substance abuse training model praised the opportunity to receive specialized experiences and skill development not available in the regular counseling curriculum. The program succeeded in training counselors to design and implement prevention and intervention programs in the school setting. (RJM)

This paper describes the evaluation of an experimental program in which eight student special education teachers supervised new preservice trainees in a Direct Instruction practicum. Improvement in trainees' presentation and error correction skills and their positive evaluation of the practicum suggest the effectiveness of this peer coaching…

Experiential placements are increasingly recognised as an essential component of university programmes, providing students with real-world contexts to apply their knowledge and to develop practical skills and personal attributes. In Australia, professions such as pharmacy have traditionally developed experiential placement programmes within state…

Courses preparing early childhood professionals through institutes of technical and further education utilise competency standards to guide the assessment of students during professional experience. Some universities offering early childhood teacher education courses use the term "competencies" in practicum assessment forms and draw on…

In our pre-service department, university practicum supervisors are faculty members who offer academic, social, and personal support to teacher candidates during their year-long program. Their role is described as one designed primarily to provide formative assessment and feedback to improve classroom practice and reflection on practice. This…

This article consists of excerpts from the author's diary during her student teaching experience which she found to be very different from what she expected as a result of her training. (HMD)

The development of the dynamic skills approach at the University of Chicago as contrasted with the component skills approach to Stanford has shifted microteaching out of the "practical problems" arena and into a more central position between theory and practice. The Stanford model included three stages: general orientation, viewing of skill films,…

This short article describes a model for relevant appropriate experience which can be provided for master's level graduate students from counseling and guidance, as well as clinical psychology. This model has evolved at Appalachian State University. (Author)

A description of the traditional experiential didactic dichotomy and a technique designed to integrate the two approaches are presented. Groups of beginning counselors are confronted and asked to respond to emotional vignettes. The rationale for film simulated counselor training is detailed and its potential is explored. (Author)

An attempt was made to analyze the value of field experience to impprove existing programs or in developing new programs. (AB)

The separation of supervision from social work has created a false dichotomy between practice and supervision, leaving supervision outside the conceptual framework of professional values, skills, and knowledge. Explores the history of social work supervision and suggests a model based on the social work practice concepts of mediation and mutual…

This discussion considers a new pre-service teacher education initiative at the University of Western Sydney, called "Classmates". "Classmates" aims to prepare pre-service teachers to work in diverse and challenging schools. The paper argues that the neo-liberal industrial model of mass teacher education may be limited in its…

In an era of teacher shortages, what would motivate individuals to become teachers when the demands on teachers are greater than ever and there are plenty of alternative occupations from which to choose? This paper presents the findings of a study of student teachers' motivations to be primary teachers and their commitment to teaching after their…