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

Discusses three problems in the usual approach to teacher evaluation--the failure to illuminate the differences in evaluation practices at different educational levels, the limited usefulness of the typical evaluation form, and the propensity to view supervision and evaluation as one process. Suggestions for improvement are offered. (WD)

Describes importance and organization of principal classroom visits to observe teaching and learning. Includes six observation checklists that include characteristics of good learning environment, characteristics of good teaching, patterns of teacher behavior, characteristics of student learning, questions to ask students who are on task, and…

Effective supervision, particularly of front-line staff, is one of the most important tasks any education or treatment program must perform. This article provides an overview of effective supervision using principles and values based on interviews with staff and leaders in re-education programs. (Author)

A 38-citation annotated bibliography of journal articles focuses on research and strategy suggestions for teacher supervision. (CB)

A common problem faced by new teachers is lack of supervisory support and learning on the job through trial and error can often dishearten the rookie enough to abandon the job and often the profession. Suggestions are offered on how to redress this problem and a starting point could be the implementation of what the Alliance for Excellent…

Background: Despite an increasing recognition of the existence of a process of coaching, and a resulting increase in research activity, there remains a lack of a clear conceptual base for sports coaching. This situation has left coaching without a clear set of concepts and principles that reflect coaching practice. Purpose: The aim of this paper…

The induction period is a very important time in the career of a teacher and has a long-term influence on the teacher's professional development, efficacy, job satisfaction and the length of his/her career. One of the key roles in this period is played by the trainee's mentor. This paper presents the results of the extensive project…

Personal and professional growth of both teachers and supervisors are identified as products to be sought from the supervision process. A reconceptualization of the supervisor's role from that of methodological and curriculum specialist to that of interpersonal intervenor is urged, along with a reconceptualization of related systems and processes.…

Inspectors (n=20) from Kenya's ministry of education were asked to rate their preference for five types of supervisory relationships. The types and preference ratings were: (1) colleagueship-50%; (2) helping relationship-25%; (3) Evaluator rater-ratee-15%; (4) counselor-client-10%; and (5) teacher-student-0%. (BSR)

Examined the effect of age on teacher job satisfaction (N=166). Results supported a linear relationship between job satisfaction and age, and a U-shaped relationship between job satisfaction and pay and supervision. There appeared to be a negative linear relationship related to promotion, which needs further study. (Author/BL)

Points out specific research needs in order to learn more about the concerns, problems, and situation of the substitute teacher. Some of the needs include studies of innovative plans for substitute teacher utilization, their supervisory needs, and the impact/effects of their utilization on pupils' learning, growth, and development. (Author/GB)