The purpose of the original study was to investigate practicum student teachers' reflectivity. This paper describes the use of a revised version of the Reflective Pedagogical Thinking Scale (Sparks-Langer, et al., 1990) to measure reflectivity. The original scale was used by the developers to assess reflectivity through a structured interview. The…

The impact of faith on individuals has been described in research for many years, yet counseling programs often do not address issues of spirituality. Little has been documented about how to integrate spirituality and religious issues into counseling programs and practices. In an attempt to address the need for more discussion on issues of…

A longitudinal study has investigated the merit of using online Message Boards and online student expertise during practicum experiences for the past three academic years. First-year results provided data that suggested extending conversations online among practicum students was beneficial to students. In year 2, in which eight students…

In this suggested aid for supervising students in the practicum and internship in counseling psychology, interview process is analyzed in terms of Carkhuff's primary and secondary dimensions. The secondary dimensions, which are ecletic counseling and therapeutic intervention techniques, are categorized by areas of functioning of young adulthood…

Selection and training of coached clients and benefits resulting from their use (such as help in providing feedback to the trainee) are discussed. Reactions of students included in the program are given with suggestions for future improvements. (Author/EAK)

This study examined outcomes of a supervision practicum in which graduate students supervised undergraduates in teacher education during microteaching activities and studied their supervisory behavior using videotape replays of conferences with teacher-trainees. (Editor)

This study evaluates the effects of the first stage (Prepracticum) of a three-stage counselor training practicum designed to merge cognitive and experiential learning in a systematic manner using professional trainers. (Author)

The results indicated that the counselors receiving interaction analysis training tended to talk less and use indirect influence techniques more often than the counselor trainees in the control group. Clients in the experimental group tended to talk more often. (Author)

Describes a special mini-course day at Iron Mountain Senior High School in which students had a wide variety from which to choose. (GB)

This study explored the intellective differences among males with A, B, and C grades in the counseling practicum. The nature and direction of the differences suggested that practicum grades tend to make valid discriminations between candidates with high and low potential as counselors. (Author)

A primary goal of any counselor education program is to improve the student counselor's effectiveness in interpersonal relations. Findings indicate that feedback via videotape recordings of practicum meetings is a very appropriate and meaningful springboard to a critical analysis of relationship and interaction. (Author)

Stability in the student supervisor relationship was reached after a period of intensive interaction, and positive dyadic feelings increased as interaction increased. (Author)

Recounts the history of the Association of Teacher Educators. (RT)