Examined extent to which supervisory phone-ins were related to change in both immediate therapist behaviors and subsequent change in the resistant behaviors of client family members. Findings from 12 supervisors, 44 trainees, and trainees' clients revealed that quality of supervisors' Support-and-Teach behaviors was significantly related to change…

Discusses the role of the supervisor who is directly responsible for a sandwich placement student in the workplace. Identifies and examines seven supervisory styles, highlights ways in which effective workplace supervision can enrich placement experience, and discusses placement management guidelines. (JOW)

Describes adult learning theory and advocates incorporating the concepts of adult learning theory into a model of educational supervision. (SR)

Examined is lunch period management in a variety of urban and suburban elementary schools in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Patterns of supervision are discussed and recommendations are suggested. (SI)

Proposes a reconceptualization of problems and processes of developmental group supervision as occurring in three different but interesting domains. Asserts that a more thorough understanding of developmental assumptions upon which supervision models are built will help to identify deficiencies in existing models and to facilitate development of…

Shares an observation guide, created by the author, for supervisors and administrators to use to assist teachers who are working toward an integrated reading/language arts program. (MG)

Argues that, to be effective, internship directors must examine the constraints and objectives of their program and then select an appropriate supervisory style. Offers a model of supervisory styles for internship directors. (SR)

Discusses supervision of children on playgrounds, addressing rationale, ratio of supervisors to children, and training of supervisors. Training issues covered include what to look for in the setting, how to actively move through the playground, and how to respond. Includes a list of video and print resources. (EV)

Despite evidence supporting person-centered human resource development, control is the predominant model used. An approach to workplace learning in the construction industry--work activity briefings--demonstrates application of a developmental method. Changes in team and group relationships and supervisor attitudes can result. (SK)

Uses data from interviews with counselors to examine ineffective supervision practices. The data yielded six negative principles that permeated three general spheres of lousy supervision: (1) unbalanced, (2) intolerant of differences, (3) untrained/immature, (4) developmentally inappropriate, (5) poor model, and (6) professionally apathetic. By…

Examines the relationship between supervisor perceptions of their supervisory style and elements of the supervision process, including the supervisory working alliance and supervisor self-disclosure. Results demonstrate a significant positive relationship between attractive, interpersonally sensitive, and task-oriented supervisory styles and…

This study examines the existing and potential strategies for sustaining and building greater levels of management and leadership capability in training organisations. The research report is one of the products of a nationally based research consortium: Supporting vocational education and training (VET) providers in building capability for the…

Mentoring has long been recognized as an effective strategy for retaining and supporting doctoral students in their programs of study. In this qualitative investigation, we conducted three focus groups of proteges, peer mentors, and faculty mentors to explore definitions, experiences, and expectations of mentoring. Results indicated that the three…

Purpose: The paper aims to describe the application of two key service quality frameworks for improving the delivery of postgraduate research supervision. The services quality frameworks are used to identify key areas of overlap between services marketing practice and postgraduate supervision that can be used by the supervisor to improve research…

Several important developments have evolved in the supervision of cognitive therapists in the past few years. Five such developments are: (1) the conscious structuring of the supervision session to conform to the suggested structure of the therapy session; (2) increased emphasis on quickly and efficiently conceptualizing patients, refining the…