The five chapters of this booklet concentrate on the practical side of teacher training. Chapter 1 describes the nature and purposes of training and placement. Chapter 2 provides information on a direct and an indirect procedure for training, guidance on blending the two procedures, and on making the best use of the time available to both trainer…

This handbook is one of four handbooks developed for preservice and inservice counselor preparation and professional development. It was developed as a practical guide for practicing professionals and as a textbook or supplementary material for use in courses or workshops on consultation. Chapter 1 provides an introduction to consultation,…

Suggests that competency-based supervision is essential to help student teachers develop competencies expected of full-time professionals. Effective supervision requires competencies in coordinating a team approach to instruction, long and short range planning, interpersonal relations and conference skills, evaluative techniques, instructional…

These guidelines aim to assist the mathematics education community and others with planning the continuing education of mathematics teachers. Guidelines are included for: (1) mathematics specialists in grades K-8 and 7-12 describing mathematics, problem solving/reasoning/communication, methods and materials, technology, and mathematics education…

A study examined students' perceptions of what it is that distinguishes effective from ineffective university supervision. Subjects were 83 early childhood education majors enrolled in two field-based reading methods courses offering six weeks of university instruction and four weeks of classroom experience. Students responded to questionnaires…

Proposes a modification of the structure of current student teaching programs that would replace the superordinate-subordinate positioning of university supervisor, cooperating teacher, and student teacher with a formal colleagial team. (FL)

This handbook is one of four handbooks developed for preservice and inservice counselor preparation and professional development. It was developed as a practical guide for practicing professionals and as a textbook or supplementary material for use in courses or workshops on consultation. It consists of six chapters. "Introduction to Consultation:…

The review of the literature on supervision research in Human Communication Disorders examined papers given at the national conventions of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) from 1972 to 1987, dissertations from 1965 to 1987, and professional journals from 1972 to 1987. Patterns and trends in the conference presentations are…

This handbook is one of four handbooks developed for preservice and inservice counselor preparation and professional development. It was developed as a practical guide which will provide resources for supervisors to use in the field for enhancing their own skills or for use with other counselors under their supervision. It is also appropriate for…

A laboratory experiment that demonstrates the effects of various dental materials on a representative enzyme from the pulp is outlined. The experiment encourages students to consider the effects that various restorative materials and techniques might have on enzymes in the living pulp. (Author/MLW)

Principles of appropriateness and acceptability are discussed for research-based data gathering instruments and those designed by supervisor and student in order to understand and evaluate student teaching. Ten guidelines are given to provide supervisors with a basis for observing and analyzing the teaching process. (JD)

Presents an alternative model to the conventional structure ordinarily employed in colleges and universities for supervision of secondary school student teachers. Illustrates new ways public school teachers, administrators, and support service personnel can work closely with college supervisors in providing a multidisciplinary group of student…

A study shows public school personnel administrators do rely on supervisors' evaluations of student teachers when hiring. Points to remember when writing recommendations: be specific about aspects of classroom performance and comparison with other students. General statements may be well intended but do not assist the applicant. (BRR)

This manual, intended for community agency personnel who supervise students in undergraduate field placements, presents suggestions to aid the supervisor in providing the student with a valuable and rewarding experience which will also be of value to the agency. Issues are presented in sections reflecting the common sequence of events in a…

Providing effective feedback and supervision for student teachers is an important area of concern. The two primary sources of feedback, the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor, are somewhat limited in scope. At the same time, various approaches used successfully with experienced classroom teachers have been rarely tried with student…