ONE ASPECT OF THE PERCEPTUAL ACCURACY OF STUDENT TEACHERS AND THEIR SUPERVISORS IN JUDGING THEIR INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS WAS EXPLORED. A FIELD STUDY OF 40 STUDENT TEACHERS AND THEIR PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPERVISING TEACHERS EXPLORED THE POSSIBILITY OF SUBORDINATE ROLE BEING A CORRELATE TO THE ACCURACY OF THEIR INTERPERSONAL PERCEPTION. AT THE END OF 6…

This speech outlines the role of the teacher supervisor in public schools. After a review of the negative aspects faced by many student teachers, recommendations are made for a better working and learning relationship between the teacher supervisor and the student teacher. The integrated program at Lenoir Rhyne College includes the following…

A study examined the effects on teacher performance and attitudes of several manipulations of the conditions under which the microteaching supervisor provides feedback: he bases his critique on (1) a videotape of the microteaching lesson which he views with the microteaching teacher (VT group); (2) an audiotape instead (AT group); (3) his…

The evaluation of this project provides further evidence that the more traditional modes of in-service training need to be replaced with programs that provide help for teachers in their own individual classrooms. Advisors who assume roles of working in school settings over extended periods of time need to have certain qualities that will make them…

The purpose of this study was to establish whether or not teacher perceptions of the quality of their interpersonal relationships with their supervisor were related to teacher perceptions of supervisor style. Data were collected from 204 student teachers involved in a student teaching experience in a large, central New York area from 1967-70.…

This book presents and describes practical guidelines for educational supervision. These guidelines include: a) supervision of the instructional program is a priority for supervisors, b) good management procedures create time for supervision, c) supervision should be based on the best models, d) know the curriculum and the materials and the…

THE MODERN STATE FOREIGN LANGUAGE SUPERVISOR IS PRIMARILY A LEADER IN A COOPERATIVE ENTERPRISE INVOLVING ALL ASPECTS OF EDUCATION, AND IS JUDGED BY THE SERVICE GIVEN TO THE TOTAL SYSTEM. THE SUPERVISOR SHOULD HAVE A SOLID BACKGROUND IN LANGUAGES, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL, AND TEACHING PHILOSOPHY AND TECHNIQUES, AND SHOULD UNDERSTAND AND BE ABLE TO…

This paper is concerned with the role of the tutor supervisor during that phase of the microteaching cycle which has been variously described as the feedback session, critique, counselling session, supervisory conference, lesson evaluation, self-confrontation, and self-viewing. (Author)

Those who supervise teachers are in an excellent position to influence the learning experiences of many youngsters, believes this educator. Supervisors who give thoughtful and constructive guidance can improve the school for students and teachers alike. (Editor)

The clinical supervision cycle is divided into various segments (preobservation cycle, observation, postobservation analysis, postobservation conference, postobservation conference analysis), and the research needs for each of these stages is detailed. The need for evaluating the cycle in terms of student outcomes is stressed. (MJB)

The processes of staff development, instructional supervision, and teacher evaluation complement and support each other. The connections between and among them are discussed. Recommendations for implementing an integrated system of instructional improvement are made. (Author/MT)

Summarizes the National Council of Teachers of English Task Force assessment of four issues regarding teacher competency: (1) who defines competency; (2) the nature of teacher competency tests; (3) the impact of current tests on minority teachers; and (4) the quality and standards of the teaching profession. Includes a bibliography of materials…

Provides a nonthreatening and collegial supervision model for teachers who do not see themselves as being able to profit from instructional improvement statements. Includes a diagram and six references. (Author/MD)

This article reviews recent research on successful evaluation, highlights differences between supervision and evaluation, and discusses alternative philosophies regarding supervision, teaching, and change. Suggestions are presented for staff developers to use in helping a school district to clarify what it believes and to select programs congruent…

Madeline Hunter replies to the criticism in the previous article. She feels that the current teacher decision-making model is effective. (MD)