How can mentors and interns make the most of learning from their experience by observing and providing feedback to one anoth er? The suggestions provided here are based on the experi ences of professors at Indiana Uni versity, where these strategies are being incorporated into a Dan orth Foundation-sponsored princi pal preparation program.
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