"Leading Work with Young People" provides a selection of writing from a complex and dynamic field of work. The editors bring together key readings and newly commissioned material to present a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives on leading and managing work with young people. The book will equip students with the knowledge, skills,…

This monograph outlines 12 best practices in workplace mentoring. It reflects findings from the New Voices National Fellowship Program, a human rights leadership development initiative funded by the Ford Foundation and administered by AED (Academy for Educational Development). It is hoped that readers will find the ideas developed here and the…

This book centers on classroom supervisory practices by describing what teaching entails and exploring proven instructional techniques. Eight chapters comprise this work: Chapter I defines supervision, explains the need for effective supervision, and describes the skills needed for effective supervision. Chapter II keynotes the elements of…

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…

Conflict between people can arise over breakdowns in communication, work policies and practices, adversarial management, and personality conflict. A conflict-resolution plan involves defining the problem, collecting the facts and opinions, considering all solutions proposed, implementing the solutions, and evaluating the situation. (MLF)

This article addresses instructional improvement role responsibilities by suggesting, with appropriate rationale, that supervisors and principals work together in effecting instructional improvement. (Author)

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;…

Written for practitioners who must supervise early childhood staff from a wide variety of educational and cultural backgrounds, this book provides guidelines and practical suggestions for staff training and development in early childhood settings. Part 1 challenges myths regarding supervision to ease the burden under which supervisors carry out…

THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT: Set your mission. Agree on it. Keep talking about it. Set annual goals. Not too many. Monitor your progress. Expect results. Unite with your staff chief. Work out your differences. In private. Send out agendas and background material before board meetings. Review meetings in advance with your staff…

Describes a strategy for improving classroom teacher effectiveness by improving supervision of teachers. Outlines a nine-point theory of supervision, provides 17 principles of learning from teaching, and presents a vignette illustrating these principles in operation. (LP)

Presents a Conference Category System (CCS) which will help social studies supervisors develop the skills necessary to conduct a conference effectively. The CCS can be applied using either a shared-analysis or self-analysis approach in conjunction with a video or audio-tape recorder. (RM)

Systems analysis and synthesis are applied to the supervision of school psychological services. A brief review of the key concepts of systems theory is followed by an explanation of one possible system for supervision. Illustrations of the usefulness of the systems approach to supervision are included. (Author)

It is crucial that internship allow the intern to experience all the factors that impinge on the psychologist while in school practice. Clear structure and careful planning ensure that the experience will be effective. University and field settings must work cooperatively to ensure that each intern receives a balanced experience. (Author/BW)

Describes the cooperative teacher Program developed by the Salinas Union High School District (CA). Mentor teachers work with fifth-year graduate teaching students who are paid a minimal salary and receive credit for teaching two of the five classes assigned to the mentor teachers. (MD)