Supervising Practicum Students: Establishing Competencies.

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Title: Supervising Practicum Students: Establishing Competencies.
Language: English
Authors: Schuster, John W., Stevens, Kay B.
Source: Teacher Education and Special Education. Sum 1991 14(3):169-176.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 1991
Intended Audience: Administrators; Practitioners
Document Type: Journal Articles
Guides - Non-Classroom
Descriptors: Competence, Cooperating Teachers, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Practicum Supervision, Practicums, Preservice Teacher Education, Student Teaching, Supervisor Qualifications, Teacher Qualifications, Teacher Role
Abstract: This article specifies effective field-based supervising teacher characteristics and practices, to assist university personnel in selecting and guiding supervising teachers in special education. The characteristics and practices focus on understanding university expectations, preparing for the practicum student, providing an exemplary model and setting for the practicum student, and communicating with and evaluating the practicum student. (JDD)
Journal Code: CIJJUN1992
Entry Date: 1992
Accession Number: EJ439506
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This article specifies effective field-based supervising teacher characteristics and practices, to assist university personnel in selecting and guiding supervising teachers in special education. The characteristics and practices focus on understanding university expectations, preparing for the practicum student, providing an exemplary model and setting for the practicum student, and communicating with and evaluating the practicum student. (JDD)