The study examined the ODL learners' perceptions of the quality of provision of research support services to the ODL learners by tutors. It focused on the Zimbabwe Open University's (ZOU) Bachelor of Education (Educational Management) research students' experiences. It was a qualitative multiple case study of four of the 10 Regional Centres of the…

Recognizing the importance of understanding the way in which supervisors in child welfare perceive their administrative responsibilities and use of power and authority, an exploratory study was conducted. Supervisors in child welfare agencies in urban and rural settings participated in focus groups and discussed the impact of macro and micro…

Where should public school leaders be trained to become principals, supervisors, and superintendents? Traditionally, schools of education in universities have been responsible for training school administrators. This notion has been challenged by those advocating alternative choices for administrators in schools. Thus, the business and military…

Literature about doctoral supervision has concentrated on describing the ever lengthening lists of functions that must be carried out. This functional approach is necessary, but there has been little exploration of a different paradigm, a conceptual approach towards research supervision. This article, based on interviews with supervisors from a…

Often, protecting workers from their bosses and from coercion really protects them from work. (Author/IRT)

Describes use of positive reframing in context of supervision. Notes supervisors encountering resistance from their supervisees can use positive reframing as way to reduce threat and promote growth. Rationale is developed for using reframing with supervisees. Presents examples and outlines limitations. Concludes when positive reframes are designed…

This paper explores the feasibility of using a blended approach to postgraduate research-degree supervision. Such a model could reduce research supervisors' workloads and improve the quality and success of Masters and Doctoral students' research output. The paper presents a case study that is based on a framework that was originally designed for…

A supervision analogue was used to determine whether counselor trainees' preference for supervision method affects the outcome of supervision. An analysis of empathy ratings indicated that learning empathy was not contingent upon receiving the preferred supervision. Type of supervision received and interaction effect between supervisor and…

The supervisory conference appears to be a general failure because most supervisors fail to foster a helping relationship. (RA)

Presents for counselor educators a method of solution-focused supervision for the training and development of counselors. Argues that solution-focused supervision can help supervisees develop an inner vision of themselves as competent and developing counselors. (Author/GCP)

In this article, aspects of postmodern supervision are explored that highlight the blurring of boundaries that occurs between the multiple roles performed by supervisors. An approach to supervision is detailed that shows how a supervisor who navigates between roles can assist supervisees in constructing identities congruent with the stories they…

This digest focuses on characteristics of good supervisors. Only a few researchers have focused on supervisor qualities and skills, and only three very brief models of supervisor development have been proposed. Good supervisors seem to have many of the same qualities as good teachers and good counselors, i.e., being empathic, genuine, open, and…

Examined effects of task and supervisory experience on causal attributions and recommendations for corrective action following poor performance. Results indicated task and supervisory experience did affect attributions, to specific causal factors; however, the effects were not consistently in the predicted direction. (Author/BL)

This article concerns fundamental elements of supervision in dealing with people. (BB)