A survey conducted by the University of Arkansas at Fayettesville reveals that preprofessional experiences should be included in the first education course so that students might determine if career expectations match their career aspirations. (MM)

According to this article, "clinical" is an appropriate adjective only when as activity requires certain types of behavior on the part of the participant and under certain conditions. (MM)

This instrument was designed to assist educators in the assessment of "real" educational needs. (MM)

An alternative way is suggested for schools of education to make significant changes for those who want them while maintaining the goodwill of their more conventional faculty and students. (MM)

This paper explores the possible influence of the student teaching experience on dogmatism, pupil control orientation, and bureaucratic orientation of student teachers. (MM)

A form of preservice teaching experience is needed that will promote intellectual growth as well as allow for practice teaching and professional socialization. (MM)

Self-selection appears to be a highly accurate screening device for levels of teaching at the University of Wyoming which offers the opportunity for 384 hours of classroom exposure prior to student teaching. (MM)

Accommodating a variety of wishes by establishing unique schools can help solve some of the current conflicts and also alleviate some of the pressure on school systems caused by forcing everyone to adjust to the one-school model. (MM)

Twelve issues are identified to be considered in planning external degrees. (MM)

A central problem area in bicultural education lies in the determination of the methods and techniques that will prove most effective in enabling the Spanish-speaking child to make optimum use of educational opportunities. (MM)

The goal of this study was the production of a complete, tested strategy and materials for training preschool teachers to use the theory and principles of personality change to foster pupil growth in formulating positive self-concepts and good human relations. (MM)

A question of educational quality arises when adults, in growing numbers, indicate the need for nontraditional learning programs using off-campus delivery systems. (MM)

Several citations selected from the ERIC data base, are presented to aid educators involved in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized programs for handicapped children in the regular classroom. (MM)