Understanding change over time in one's ability to function as a professional is fundamental in the practice of clinical supervision. Drawing on developmental models of human behavior, a model of the development over time of therapy practice is presented. Specific domains of clinical practice and overriding structures that provide markers in…

A case is made for professionalism in clinical training as substance abuse counseling becomes a unique field. Part 1, "Principles," includes: (1) "A Historical Review of Supervision"; (2) "A Working Definition of Supervision"; (3) "Leadership Principles for Supervisors" and; (4) "Traits of an Effective Clinical Supervisor." Part 2, "Models,"…

This monograph considers the clinical concept as used by professions other than teaching to help clarify the meaning of clinical experience and clinical practice in teacher education. Papers are presented from the professions of clinical psychology, allied health, business, and nursing. The following questions were posed to the authors for…

Enhancing practitioner competence in the delivery of direct services continues to be a prime concern of social work practitioners and educators alike. This document contains 11 articles that pertain to teaching direct intervention theories and skills. Joseph D. Anderson writes on games social work educators' play in teaching practice theories;…

The training program for nurse practitioners is concerned with the issue of educational preparation of nurses so that they might be more effective providers of health care. The focus is primarily on expansion of nurses' responsibilities and its effect on the nurse-patient relationship, the level of performance and independent decision-making…

The document is the third volume of a four-part report of a study conducted to evaluate and assess the state of allied health manpower clinical education and training. Four monographs focus on important issues related to clinical education as a major factor in the training of allied health manpower. In "A Critical Analysis of Methods of Ensuring…

The book discusses the current problems of arranging clinical experiences for allied health personnels which will meet student needs as well as the interdependent objectives of educational and clinical institutions. Chapter 1 reviews general trends in the education of health practitioners with particular consideration of the status of physical…

The monograph contains followup data on the classroom and personal - professional attitude development of 112 graduates of North Texas State University in their first year of elementary school teaching. Evaluation was accomplished through principals' reports, classroom observation, and projective and self-assessment tests that measured general…

As a means of assessing junior and community college teacher-training programs in the United States, the author visited selected universities in Illinois, Missouri, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, New York, California, and Nebraska in 1971. She also met with State and District Junior College Boards in several states. Most of the information was…

The publication, intended primarily as a textbook for an introductory course in medical technology, also contains information useful to high school and junior college guidance counselors and of interest to medical technologists as a reference on the historical background of the profession. The book first defines medical technology and then…

Intended as a text and a reference work, the book emphasizes the development of broad institutional objectives, and covers in detail curriculum and course development, selection of learning experiences, and evaluation of nursing behavior. All subjects are approached through the critical incident technique, which presents material in brief case…

This collection of papers includes: (1) "Opportunities in Medical, Dental and Veterinary (MDV) Educational Development" (John Sweet); (2) "Culture, Collegiality, and Collaborative Learning" (George Brown, Madeline Rohin, and Michael Manogue); (3) "Communication Skills: On Being Patient-Centered" (Jeff Wilson); (4)…

As greater accountability in higher education grows, authentic learning has found a prominent place in the education agenda. Technology continues to open up possibilities for innovative and effective learning opportunities, and students and teachers are no longer happy to accept familiar classroom-based pedagogies that rely on content delivery and…

Intended for the vocational health occupations (VHO) teacher during the transition from clinician to teacher, this practical handbook offers advice on bridging the gap between practice and teaching. Chapter 1 addresses defining one's new role. Chapter 2 on classroom instruction looks at student motivation, teaching techniques, student feedback,…

In view of increased public demand since 1965 for medical curriculum re-evaluation, the Duke University School of Medicine offered the first new model of medical education responsive to social pressures for change. The new Duke curriculum included presentation by each basic science department of the core of principles and information considered…