Filled with practical steps for all the stakeholders in the student teaching experience, this article emphasizes the many ways that communication adds to student teaching success, as well as includes useful checklists.

How can novice special education teachers improve their practice and grow as professionals? How can veteran teachers remain connected to their profession and share their knowledge and skills? In this readable, research-based guide, the authors outline a program of collaboration to enable novice teachers to gain insight from their more experienced…

Lists the 10 most frequently mentioned bad habits that educational supervisors find irritating in their subordinates. (MD)

This book addresses modern supervision in school health education in terms of improving the teacher/student learning medium. An introductory chapter provides an overview of the scope and function of the entire school health program. Chapter 2 is concerned with the meaning of supervision along with philosophy and principles. Organization of health…

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…

The first edition of this book was highly regarded by both professors and students for its practicality and its: (1) coverage of tools & strategies to help supervisors work effectively with teachers; (2) up-to-date approach to clinical supervision which includes teacher portfolios, action research, peer coaching, and other innovative practices;…

This guide contains a series of multiple-choice items and guidelines to assist instructors in composing criterion-referenced tests for use in the food service supervisor component of Oklahoma's Dietetic Support Personnel training program. Test items addressing each of the following occupational duty areas are provided: human relations; nutrient…

The Arizona Lesson Observation and Evaluation (ALOE) system of evaluating teaching is presented. ALOE was developed from Arizona adaptations of the Georgia Teacher Performance Assessment Instruments and, with G. Taylor's "Functional Elements Analysis of Teaching Skills" (FEATS), forms an integrated observation package which allows…

This handbook is intended for use as a general guide by student teachers and supervising teachers in planning student teaching experiences in vocational agriculture. Section A is an introduction. It discusses the student teaching experience, defines selected terms, and lists objectives specific to student teaching. Section B lists criteria for…

This handbook is designed to explain the student teaching programs at Illinois State University by identifying and defining the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the programs. Objectives for the student teaching programs are stated, and suggestions for evaluation are made. Chapter I discusses the purposes and objectives of student…

This book offers a plan for improved classroom practice through the supervisory process. It includes hands-on practices for developing a personalized supervision strategy, research-based and empirically tested strategies, field-tested tools and techniques for qualitative and quantitative observation, a comprehensive resource of traditional and…

This booklet is intended to assist managers at all levels and in all types of firms in coaching employees of two types: those with managerial responsibilities or those being developed as managers. The principles and approaches described, however, are applicable to all levels of employees. Discussed in the individual sections of the guide are the…

This handbook is part of a series of guides developed for use with the Teacher Education Internship Project at the University of North Florida. This resource manual contains information of use to the college supervisor. Topics covered include: (1) the roles and responsibilities of the college supervisor; (2) the roles and responsibilities of the…

Offers strategies to help cooperating and supervising teachers give preservice physical education teachers the fullest student teaching experiences. Essentials include videotaping, lesson and unit plans, management journals, reviews of current trends, mock interviews, different teaching styles, and cocurricular experiences. A checklist of…

This handbook is a practical and realistic explanation of the processes of doing research for a PhD in the British educational system. Students and supervisors will find useful advice, including suggestions on how to manage the student-supervisor relationship. The chapters are: (1) "Becoming a Postgraduate"; (2) "Getting into the…