Findings are reported from an investigation which assessed the extent to which the supervisory style used by secondary education preservice teacher supervisors during microteaching lessons contributed to the preservice teachers' understanding of various teacher-centered and student-centered teaching strategies. (IAH)

A study identified potential experiences influencing teaching assistants (TAs) either negatively or positively as they perform their tasks and decide whether to pursue college teaching. Results indicate TAs who plan to pursue college teaching as a career regard high-quality supervision as the single most positive influence on their decision.…

Reports a study that examined and considered improvements to supervision of Canadian beginning teachers during the three-year transition phase into formal teaching. Existing supervisory practice, as determined by a survey, was compared to that recommended in the literature. Results suggest a need for strong, collaborative supervision efforts…

Through the use of videotaping and postconferencing via a telecommunication link, first-year North Carolina teachers received assistance from a support team composed of a site mentor and a university professor in a remote site. The paper describes the project and its results, which the participants considered a limited success. (SM)

This study collected data over three years from a project where preservice administrators provided feedback to preservice teachers on their microteaching while practicing their supervision skills. Results suggested that the project helped preservice teachers shift their perceptions of teaching and facilitated the transition into teaching. (SM)

Draws upon empirical data from a random sample of 150 secondary and 350 elementary schools in England to consider how teacher governors perceive their role and explore areas viewed as problematic. Effective supervisors generally incorporate positive elements of three other supervisory styles: minimalist, watchdog, and communication-link. (MLH)

This paper provides a summary of findings from a series of independent studies that have been undertaken separately. The studies used a specific developmental test battery--the Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology (INPP) Developmental Test Battery for use in schools with children with special educational needs--with a total of 810…

The purpose of this paper is to identify practices and trends in elementary and secondary education literature applicable to early childhood student teacher supervision. The paper begins by reviewing the relevant literature on both historical and current perspectives on early childhood teacher education programs. Then, the goals of student…

Data were collected from 307 senior level student teachers over 3 semesters in rural and urban placements and from 78 cooperating teachers on the qualities they considered most important for cooperating teachers. Cooperating teachers also offered information about skills and practices that work successfully in the student teaching relationship.…

In Kentucky, the administrative roles of the superintendent and the principal have received considerable attention from state-level policymakers since the passage of the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA). Although there are comprehensive, ongoing assessment procedures for Kentucky principals and superintendents, there are no state-level…

The purpose of this study was to train cooperating teachers in a Behavioral Model of Supervision (BMS-PE). Four cooperating teachers in suburban school districts in central Ohio were trained using this model that emphasized communicating feedback with more details and holding teachers more accountable for their performances during post-teaching…

The lack of a clear role definition for the special education supervisor has resulted in an interpretation of the position as that of a facilitator, planner, and legal rights guarantor for exceptional children. To determine whether differences existed between the self-perceived supervisory methods of special education administrators and their…

Based on a theoretical paper on effective supervision (reproduced here), this study attempted to investigate superintendents' definitions of, knowledge of, assumptions about, and perceived effects of the supervisory structures and organization they have established in their school districts. Semistructured interviews of six superintendents in…

A series of conferences with supervising teachers involving 10 female students training to be teachers of young children was examined. Conferences were conducted after the supervising teacher had observed the teaching of the students. All participating students were early childhood education majors involved in student teaching at least 25 hours…

Student teachers enrolled in an extended practicum or internship experience participated in a study of the occurrence of "critical incidents" during the teaching experience. The students attended a workshop in which the concept of "critical incidence" was defined, and were provided opportunities for practice before undergoing the teaching…