Points out the benefits for teachers and their supervisors of using the enabler model of supervision in conjunction with the Child Development Associate credentialing process. Provides guidelines for implementing the model. (RH)

Article presented a model designed to facilitate teacher self-improvement and followed it through the research, development and implementation stages. (Author/RK)

A Supervisor's Function is to work for improvement in science instruction and to provide leadership for desirable changes in teachers. Self-evaluation is one method which may influence teachers' behavior greatly. A method and strategy to be used by a supervisor is described in detail. (PS)

Joined by 9 area colleges and universities, the Nashville Metropolitan School System's organization, the Teacher Education Alliance for Metro, operates a Triple-T (Trainer of Trainer of Teachers) program to help teachers who supervise student teachers develop a commitment to and competence in their role of cooperating teachers and to become…

Several studies indicate the use of supervisors and consultants is effective when there is close contact with teachers in task oriented situations. (Author/RK)

The author presents practical, specific suggestions for hepling young children have successful carpentry experiences. Selection of tools and materials as well as guides for their use and care are included. (Author/WY)

Describes a systems-model, useful for identifying teacher behaviors related to educational objectives of courses they are teaching. Considers use of the model teacher-training programs and in teacher supervision, using biology teaching as an example. (AL)

Focuses upon general improvement of classroom instruction, advocating a more personal and analytical supervisory approach. Advocates a change from the present supervisory practices of fear and distrust, in which power stifles creativity and innovative thought, to that of consultation and collaboration based on social management principles of…

Discusses the importance to the teacher evaluation process of classroom observation by the principal, teacher participation, and the establishment of mutual trust between teacher and administrator. (PGD)

Offers a clinical supervision model that provides a means by which reading teachers and supervisors can analyze and improve classroom reading instruction. (FL)

Discusses peer supervision of teachers and the integration of videotape recording into teacher supervision. Suggests ways videotape recordings can complement efforts to effect changes and offers advice on successful taping. (WD)