Presents a case study of a secondary school mathematics internship in which most of the elements of the internship ecology were aligned with National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) calls for reform. Findings showed that within this atmosphere, the reform curricular materials being used in the classroom had a strong and largely positive…

Describes seven practical and reflective assignments that help student interns understand job contexts, gather evidence of learning from experience, and integrate theory and practice. Assignments include presentations, journals, papers describing internship and coursework connections or organizations and work colleagues, and development of…

Quality of learning in cooperative education sites was assessed in a survey of 383 site supervisors and 97 students. Indicators identified by both groups were as follows: student professional development, challenging experiences, constructive climate, academic integrity, student professionalism, and occupational skills. Supervisors added problem…

Examines how counselor educators can become involved in professional development schools to create enhanced training opportunities for school counseling internship students. The benefits of collaboration between university and public school facilities are explored, and research opportunities are discussed. (Contains 38 references.) (GCP)

Internship programs are traditionally seen as a social responsibility or means of screening potential employees. In a Nova Scotia government agency internship program, the agency benefitted in a different way: from the enthusiasm, fresh perspectives, and technology skills interns brought to the workplace. (SK)

The Computer Network Support Technician program offered by Selland College of Applied Technology at Boise State University provides hands-on training on Microsoft and Cisco products. A key element is the opportunity to obtain real-world experience through internships. (JOW)

This article describes changes mandated by the Kentucky General Assembly regarding training and induction of school principals. The changes include competency based training programs, testing and supervised internships. (IAH)

Administrator interns who are limited to "cast-off" duties will be seriously unprepared for their first administrative position. A meaningful internship experience should include responsibilities for supervision, specific projects, leadership, routine decision making and problem solving, and public speaking and public relations. School district…

Most assistant principals aspire to the principalship. Principals play an important role in helping assistant principals attain that goal by sharing the instructional leadership role with them and working side-by-side with them in every aspect of school administration. (MLH)

The Institute of Educational Administration (IEA) at Geelong, Victoria, Australia, is briefly described. Participants in IEA programs undertake a five-stage process: courses in educational administration; a four-week residential program; a fermentation exercise; advanced residential program; and an innovative project in their respective schools.…

Describes and discusses the Intern Studio Project, which consists of the provision of regular open studio time for art therapy interns in a state university graduate program. Psychological and artistic bases for the open studio approach are discussed, and include the relational approach, Hillman's essentialist paradigm, and series and context…

Twenty-three gerontology graduates specializing in policy were surveyed, and 13 attended focus groups, with the following findings: exposure to policy and aging influenced their specialization; they obtained relevant positions and wanted to continue in the field; and internships were the program's greatest strength, but more emphasis on…

A study of adult learners in a teacher-training internship program used concerns-based and critical reflection models to demonstrate that people become reflective when current actions become inappropriate, a supportive environment for acknowledging and addressing stress is created, and thinking is challenged. (SK)

The assistant principalship is poorly defined and structured, does not provide personal fulfillment for its occupants, and does not function effectively as a preparation grounds for future principals. The position should be used as a career position exclusively, until it can be permanently eliminated through restructuring. (59 references) (MLH)

Describes and analyzes Ohio State University's Minority Librarian Intern Program, a two-year post-master's degree internship that was developed to attract underrepresented minority librarians to academic libraries. Publicity and recruitment strategies are discussed, and suggestions to increase minority representation are offered. (Contains 14…