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…

This pamphlet provides those in managerial positions with 16 practical hints concerning effective management. (For related documents, see AC 014 426-428.) (KM)

The contributions of Frederick W. Taylor, Henri Fayol and Elton Mayo to the development of current concepts of supervisory theory are outlined. Ten newer concepts of management, with graphics, provide the supervisor with an opportunity to formulate his own personal theory. Suggested bibliography for supervisors is given. (Author/NF)

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)

Describes technique of in-therapy consultation used in symbolic-experiential psychotherapy. Presents the rationale behind the technique followed by a description of the stages used in the intervention: history taking, structuring, trial of labor, and termination. Discusses the need for research to validate empirically the utility of the…

Various lifeguard training courses are described, with emphasis on the Red Cross' new lifeguard training. Sources of information about the training programs are given. (MT)

A group of five psychologists and graduate students in psychology met for 16 weeks in a weekly one-hour group supervision meeting. This is a summary pf the experiences with an emphasis on the authors' feminist approaches to the supervision meeting. (Author)

The results of this study support the use of recorded models and a supervisor style that deals specifically with techniques as effective means of imparting empathic skills. (Author)

A review of Clinical Supervision: Special Methods for the Supervision of Teachers (Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1969) by Robert Goldhammer. (CK)

The results yielded little evidence that the two methods of supervision were significantly different. More than half of the variance in how a trainee expected to be perceived by his clients was accounted for by knowing how he perceived his supervisor. (Author)

Article from TRAINING TECHNOLOGY, v1 n1 pS32-S35, Sep 1969, a supplement to EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY.

Describes successful teachers, managers, and leaders as those who provide growth opportunities and experiences for those for whom they are responsible, those who can develop plans to take their students or subordinates from where they are to where they ought to be. (JOW)