The purpose of this study was to examine and explain the quality of teacher supervision of paraprofessionals. The researcher analyzed (a) pre-service and in-service supervisory training received by teachers who supervised paraprofessionals, (b) teacher knowledge of supervisory practices, (c) teacher supervisory practices applied to supervision,…

This research explores six language teacher educators' professional experiences in Hong Kong. Drawing on the data from their narrative frames, the study identified some distinct roles in the participants' professional lives, including teacher, supervisor, learner, researcher, scholar, and change agent. While some of the roles were satisfying and…

The purpose of this research was to examine university supervisors' experiences and perceptions of a cooperating physical education teacher education (COPET) programme while on teaching practice. Teaching practice is a central tenet of physical education teacher education (PETE) preparation. The COPET programme was designed to support the triad…

This literature study deals with the issue of how to conceptualize the supervisory behaviour of mentor teachers in mentoring dialogues by systematically examining empirical literature on key aspects of mentor teachers' behaviour during dialogues with prospective teachers. From the findings a model is derived which can be used to study mentor…

Although no one supervisor can be all things to all the people he serves, his role could well be that of a catalyst who can support the teacher in his professional development. (Author)

Teachers who do not continually progress, regress. There are four main streams of in-service teacher education: advanced study towards academic progress, advancement as teachers, professional regeneration, and advancement towards new or special objectives. In-service training must bring about the continuous revitalization of a teacher. Changes are…

This book, prepared as a part of the activities of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Silver Anniversary Year, is directed at setting forth designs for the future of science education which will benefit as equally as possible those who see science as a life-long intellectual adventure and occupation, those who commit themselves to…

This document is a collection of 10 papers on home economics teacher education. The preface indicates that the theme "state-of-the-art" does not provide for statements of status or comparisons to other segments of teacher education or home economics. It is stated that the purpose of this collection is to dispel the notion that teacher education…

This book was designed to be read by new teachers. The first section is devoted to a description of the Montgomery County Public Schools' new teacher orientation program, a program based on a self-improvement strategy. The program description places the emphasis on microteaching; there are weekly group meetings with a leader, but as time…

Contends that classroom teachers can teach science well and offers suggestions for organizing an elementary school staff to ensure that good science teaching would occur. States that each classroom teacher can become a local expert on a particular area of the science curriculum and practice. (ML)

Based on a paper presented in the American Association for Children's Residential Centers' task force on The School and Residential Treatment, for the Joint Commission on Mental Health of Children (1967-1968). (JM)

The Job Corps Student Teaching Project is a combined effort of Job Corps and the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. A major difference between traditional school settings and Job Corps centers is that the center is a full-time, round-the-clock program which provides food, clothing, lodging, counseling, medical care, and…

TEACHER EDUCATORS AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, AND PURDUE UNIVERSITY IDENTIFIED THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE COLLEGE SUPERVISOR TO THE STUDENT TEACHING SITUATION BY MEANS OF THE CRITICAL INCIDENT TECHNIQUE. COLLEGE SUPERVISORS, SUPERVISING TEACHERS, AND STUDENT TEACHERS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE STUDENT…

The roles and relationships of clinical faculty (experienced teachers who work with students in teacher education) in university teacher-education programs are examined to see how they might contribute to improvement of teacher education and what obstacles may exist. Implications for education reform are discussed. (SLD)

A study of 16 middle-aged adults undergoing a career change into teaching investigated their relationships with their practicum supervisors, focusing on sources of tension arising from prior occupational identity and self-concept. A strong effect of prior occupational identity on social dynamics of the classroom supervision process was found.…