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Peer reviewedMay, Wanda T.; Zimpher, Nancy L. – Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, 1986
Explores and examines the theoretical roots of supervisory practice with regard to field experiences in teacher education. Contends that most approaches to supervision are rooted in paradigms reflecting the perspectives of positivism, phenomenology, and critical theory. (MLF)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedMcNergney, Robert F.; Francis, Patricia – Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, 1986
Summarizes results of a study exploring verbal communication processes of supervisors and teachers involved in teacher development conferences. Highlights supervisors' need for leadership and effective communication skills in observation sessions, so that both inexperienced and self-confident teachers will be encouraged to improve instructional…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Classroom Observation Techniques, Communication Apprehension, Conferences
Peer reviewedElgarten, Gerald H. – Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, 1991
A study of 48 secondary school mathematics teachers and 4 different treatments of supervision indicate that teachers tended to carry out more suggestions when they saw the suggestions modeled (demonstrated) by their supervisors. (23 references) (MLF)
Descriptors: Clinical Supervision (of Teachers), Instructional Improvement, Mathematics Teachers, Modeling (Psychology)
