The extent to which an overseas student teaching practicum avoids the problem of assimilation inherent in traditional programs of school practice for preservice teachers is addressed, based on experiences of Memorial University of Newfoundland and its branch campus in Essex County, England. (Author/LB)

This article analyzes the conceptual similarities and differences of clinical supervision, counseling, and consultation models in training of educational leaders. It also provides a conceptual model whose goal is to make supervisors aware of the implications of introducing consultation and counseling into the supervisory relationship. (TE)

Developed a questionnaire to survey all predoctoral internships listed in the 1983-84 Internship Programs in Professional Psychology (IPPP) and 18 additional sites offering marriage and family therapy training. A listing of the few psychology internships offering significant levels of training in marriage and family therapy was developed.…

A Canadian survey concerning the effectiveness of student teaching experience suggests that while the programs may not appeal to the students, the preparation they afford students is well received. (MSE)

A method for evaluating undergraduate field experiences in psychology that takes into account attainment of individual goals and quality of supervision is evaluated. Results showed that the most satisfactory field placements are those in which there is a well-organized, explicitly structured training program. (RM)

Responses of one university's preceptors to a questionnaire were compared with students' ratings. Higher teaching ability ratings were given to those in group practice and nonurban practice and to those delegating more responsibility to students and using medication lists. Suggestions for preceptor selection and further research are given. (MSE)

An outline is proposed for a tertiary course in rural studies for professionals such as teachers, nurses, and social workers that would better prepare them for rural service. The course could be an elective in general studies or give credit toward professional certification. Key components for effective rural preparation of professionals should be…

"My Learning Curve" is a visual rapid appraisal technique that was developed in Canada for exploratory use in one of a series of loosely coupled evaluation studies of a redesigned teacher education plan. It is designed to allow teacher candidates enrolled in the program to depict quickly and visually, rather than verbally, their…

This is the fourth in a series of quadrennial surveys begun in 1960 to determine the extent and nature of counselor preparation at the master's and doctoral levels in the field of elementary school guidance and counseling. The main finding is the great acceleration of programs which provide specialization since 1968. Generic programs however, are…

Describes inner city practicum program. (EK)

Research study based on adaptation and use of FIRO-B questionnaire (FIRO-B equals Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation). (JES)

Third-year students in the University of Alberta's B.Ed. elementary generalist program think that the program's practicum is valuable but that the program's organization hampers learning and causes stress. Students feel ambivalent about their own preparedness for student teaching and perceive a discrepancy between the program's professed and…