After briefly reviewing theories of organizational stress management, particularly those of Harry Levinson, the author suggests several practical techniques school administrators can use to alleviate teacher job stress. (SJL)

Multiple regression analyses of data obtained for 36 counseling supervision dyads indicated that attractiveness was negatively associated with supervisees' self-evaluations and positively associated with the difference between trainees' and supervisors' evaluations of counseling competence. Supervisors' interpersonal sensitivity and task…

Postmodernists have criticized modern conceptions of supervision as bureaucratic, hierarchical, and oppressive. This paper asserts that the postmodern proclivity to completely eschew expert supervision, evaluation, and judicious use of directive supervision is misguided, potentially limiting, and dangerous. The paper argues that collegial…

This report is comprised of brief summaries of various research-based and theoretical concepts and techniques--taken mostly from business management--that might improve educational administration. The topics discussed include (1) a list of successful business practices identified by the book, "In Search of Excellence"; (2) Theories X, Y,…

A recent study indicates that the superintendent's personal involvement in principal supervision and evaluation, including frequent school visits, can be a key ingredient in school effectiveness. (MCG)

The role of the principal as the instructional leader is particularly important in special education because the principal's attitude toward special-education students, as well as his or her ability, or inability, to supervise their instruction, will ultimately determine the efficacy of the school's special-education services. Moreover, the…

Suggests that supervisors can improve the probability of achieving their goals by improving their communication skills. Learning how and when to provide anticipatory feedback, corrective feedback, and positive feedback will promote better performance and higher morale. (JAC)

Research findings of the past decade related to the use of videotape self-confrontation in educational programs of social work, psychological counseling, and teaching are reviewed, and the effectiveness of self-confrontation as a tool for training is discussed. Elements necessary in a successful program are identified. (Author/MLW)

Updates Holloway and Johnson's (1985) review concerning the group supervision of trainees learning individual psychotherapy. Suggestions for future research and implications for training are discussed. (Author)

Explores discussions of cultural variables in supervision and their influence on supervisory satisfaction and working alliance. Results indicate limited discussions occurred, but when these discussions did occur, supervisees reported enhanced supervisory working alliance and increased satisfaction with supervisor. Highlights importance of…

Since 2000, I have been working towards a professional doctorate at Middlesex University, and I am also working to introduce a work-based doctorate at Coventry University. This paper looks at the issues of supervision and assessment for work-based doctorates, which, I believe, are key to the design of such a programme and affect both the output…

Argues that effective supervision requires the ability to acquire skills in a variety of areas, to select those appropriate to a task, and to use them in concert. Discusses a number of skills necessary for good supervision. (FL)

Scholars of clinical supervision must join together to establish a conceptual base of clinical supervision that would provide opportunities for research and program development. (CJ)

This paper presents a transformational philosophy of educational leadership, with a focus on the practice of supervision. The paper defines and outlines the purposes of both leadership and supervision. It discusses multilevel social forces that affect leadership for K-8 schools and examines four dimensions of leadership--knowing oneself, the…

A review of the literature regarding the tradition of the student teaching practicum and significant criticisms of student teacher supervisors and supervisory programs are presented. Particular attention is paid to the state of the art in physical education teacher preparation. Core problems in practicum design and operation are addressed, and…