The study investigated the relationship between those factors in individual supervisory conference behavior in speech-language pathology perceived to be effective and the verbal interaction/content variables of the conference, isolating the variables most important for further conference analysis and research. (Author/MC)

Various approaches to supervision can be grouped into three models categorized as nondirective, collaborative, and directive. Supervisors should recognize stages of professional development and treat teachers as individuals. (Author/MLF)

Major conceptual models for counseling supervision are described and compared: supervision as a counseling analog, as an instruction or teaching analog, and as a role that includes counseling and teaching aspects. Although each of these approaches makes use of familiar roles, none adequately provides the scope and utility required. (Author)

Good supervisors must be aware of patterns of behavior which limit their effectiveness and should develop eclectic approaches utilizing effective human relations skills in each situation. (MB)

This article reviews research on live supervision published within the past 12 years. The focus of the research on live supervision can be conceptualized as addressing its prevalence and use, the impact of live supervision interventions, and perceptions of live supervision by supervisors, trainees, and clients. Implications for supervisors,…

Begins the inductive process of identifying the supervisory knowledge and skills that are necessary for effective field-based clinical supervision of rehabilitation counselors. The results of this study empirically demonstrate that there is a substantial body of supervisory knowledge and skills that certified rehabilitation counselors perceived to…

Developed, implemented, and evaluated a supervisory training program using the expectancy theory of motivation. Found experimental training had no measurable positive effect on changing the motivational levels of the subordinates as measured by a subordinate motivation instrument. (Author/ABL)

A model for the supervisory role as a responsibility of the director of adult education centers emphasizes (1) supervision planning; (2) identification of expected skills; (3) observation; (4) identification of abilities to be improved; and (5) development of an improvement program. (Author/JOW)

Lists benefits of part-time employment for women and employers. Describes strategies for both women and their supervisors for successful part-time arrangements. (SK)

Surveyed graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) to determine the frequency of their supervision, their preferences for supervisory style, and how those preferences conformed to theoretical expectations within a comprehensive developmental model. Most GTAs received supervision, but the frequency of supervision was often inadequate. They preferred a…

Article provides suggestions for structuring and enacting clinical supervision of postacademic, prelicensed counselors. Includes information on initiating and formalizing supervisory relationships, assessing professional needs and facilitating professional development, and evaluation. Although directed primarily to supervisors and prospective…

Describes and presents evaluation evidence of a long-term clinical supervision program for school counselors. Results show that peer group clinical supervision of school counselors is a feasible route to enhanced perceptions of professionalism. Participants viewed their peer group clinical supervision program to be a worthwhile and valuable…

Provides an overview of the experiences of four psychologists-in-training as supervisees in multicultural supervision relationships. Article seeks to help both supervisors and supervisees understand supervisees' needs and perspectives for culturally integrated supervision and discuss multicultural issues during supervision. Includes…

Presents three supervision methods which emerged from a qualitative study of the experiences of feminist family therapy supervisors and the therapists they supervised: the supervision contract, collaborative methods, and hierarchical methods. Provides a description of the participants' experiences of these methods and discusses their fit with…

Mandated supervision with disciplined mental health professionals is defined and discussed. In the absence of empirical support for supervision in this context, sources of theoretical support are provided. Risks, benefits, and implications for practice for supervisors are also discussed.