As part of the series of studies assessing micro-teaching and video recording in vocational and technical education, this study tested the feasibility of applying these techniques in the preparation of vocational teacher educators. Conducted as a simulated workshop for prospective teacher educators, the study involved 12 prospective teacher…

The first paper, written by a paraprofessional, discusses the unclarity of the role of paraprofessionals and proceeds to elaborate on the different things which the paraprofessionals do in their work at a university counseling center. The second suggests that, where paraprofessionals are involved, the bulk of supervision should be directed at…

Forces affecting the supervisor and supervisors' responses to questionnaires about work systems and management relations are presented, indicating the need for better understanding between managers and supervisors. Action learning programs for supervisors, specifically maintenance supervisors, are proposed. (MF)

Responds to Biggs' article on the case presentation approach in clinical supervision by discussing implications for instruction of two relevant research programs: conceptual level (Harvey, Hunt, and Schroder, 1961) and Hunt's related matching model for education, and Strohmer and associates' cognitive models for clinical judgment. (NB)

Four year project, involving 34 MA and five PhD psychology students, studied factors which might improve graduate training procedures. The effect of weekly specification of research tasks, meetings with supervisor, deadlines, feedback, and incentives were studied. Students' performance was highest when all components of the supervisory system were…

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)

Distinguishes between training and coaching, asserting that the latter focuses on the staff person as learner. Offers strategies for staff development: clarify when one is supervising versus coaching, identify issues before developing strategies, ask questions that spring from genuine curiosity, offer detailed descriptions of teacher actions,…

Describes research conducted in a French teacher training college about the supervision of preservice teachers writing professional dissertations (which became compulsory in 1991). After describing elementary and secondary level preservice teachers' perspectives, researchers examined the perspectives of their supervisors to show discrepancies.…

Discusses the supervisory responsibilities generated by mandated changes in New York State testing procedures in social studies. Points out that the task in providing remediation programs is now more complicated. Discusses state guidelines for needs assessment, in-service training of staff, coordinating and planning for at-risk students, and…

Effects of supervision support and supervisor race were examined. Sixty Caucasian women, supervised by one of six experienced supervisors (three African American, three Caucasian), served as counselors in two counseling sessions with a confederate client. Results revealed main effect for supervisor level of support but no effects for supervisor…

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…

This newsletter theme issue focuses on the value of supervision in developing personnel in programs for infants with disabilities and their families. The first article, titled "Learning through Supervision and Mentorship To Support the Development of Infants, Toddlers and Their Families" (Emily Fenichel), is an essay explaining the thinking of the…

An investigation of the School Psychology Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) was designed to identify the components of effective supervision in the clinical setting. A survey was conducted of students' (school psychologist trainees) and their supervisors' perceptions of the amount of time spent during supervision…

THIS SOURCEBOOK REPRESENTS A RESOURCE TO PROVIDE DIRECTION FOR SCIENCE SUPERVISORS IN EXERCISING THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE SCHOOLS OF TODAY AND TOMORROW. SECTION 1 DEALS WITH THE ROLE OF THE SUPERVISOR FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF SCIENCE SUPERVISORS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, AND SCIENCE TEACHERS. SECTION 2 REVIEWS (1) TECHNIQUES OF WORKING WITH OTHER…

The issue of radiating impact, particularly in the area of the dissemination of social innovations, is a phenomenon of considerable interest. Several case studies reported in the literature have questioned the ability of model demonstration projects to make a substantial impact on the systems within which they operate. The generalization of a…