With decreasing enrollments in student teaching programs and the increasing need for more responsive education, it has become imperative that the choosing of cooperating teachers be more selective and that all concerned--university supervisors of student teachers, cooperating teachers, teachers of methods classes in the college of education, and…

This paper discusses the role of the free clinic in helping youth. It examines the activities of the Health Emergency Aid Dispensary (HEAD) in New Orleans, a free clinic that: (1) performs pregnancy tests; syphillis and gonorrhea tests, urinalysis for kidney ailments, PAP smears; (2) prescribes birth control; and provides rapid consultation of a…

This document reports on a study to determine (1) the status of the administrative internship in 1967-68 University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) universities, (2) university supervisors' perceptions of the future of the administrative internship, and (3) the role of the internship in future preparation programs for school…

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)

Steps and suggestions for conducting a critique conference (a method of evaluation of teacher and student teacher performance). (JH)

This study investigates peer supervision. The criterion used was counselor trainees' growth in facilitative functioning. The study sought to ascertain whether the facilitative counselor trainee was also the effective peer supervisor, to provide information on evaluating peer-supervisory experience, and to shed light on the most effective…

The nature of training needed by prospective vocational education researchers and the means by which these needs can be met are discussed. The author notes some courses that should be in the program and states that practicum experiences are indispensable. Some problems in recruiting students for vocational education research training are also…

Examined application of professional model for practicum supervision using co-equal supervisors. Found beginning practicum students learned to use a counseling theory in practice; were rated equal to or higher on skills than a comparison group of interns, graduate students, and agency counselors; and rated the professional supervision practicum…

Reviews the group supervision literature in counselor training from 1960 to 1983. Included only those articles pertaining to supervised groups of counselor trainees participating in individual counseling practica. Descriptions of group supervision include elements of case presentation, didactic information, and interpersonal process. (Author/BH)

The article describes revisions in the Field Study Interaction Approach (FSIA), a noncategorical teacher education approach combining increased practicum experience and competency based instruction with affective components related to self concept. Results of a second study of FSIA are reported. (CL)

Describes a peer facilitation program in interpersonal communication. Covers practicum site, duties of peer facilitators, staff meetings, compensation, selection, and benefits. (PD)

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…

Surveyed 237 counselor trainees from across the country regarding changes in supervisee perceptions of supervisor behavior as counselors gain experience. Results were congruent with previous research suggesting supervisors do change their behavior to match the needs of supervisees; however, supervision differed across settings. (JAC)

In South Carolina a practicum-based copperative internship program for potential administrators has been developed. It gives students a unique opportunity to put into practice administrative concepts. (MD)

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)