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Zepeda, Sally J.; Ponticelli, Judith A. – Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, 1998
Surveyed 114 teachers regarding their supervisory needs, wants, and expectations. Writing exercises revealed teachers' perceptions of best and worst experiences and of administrator behaviors. Respondents viewed "best" supervision as validation, empowerment, visible presence, coaching, and professionalism vehicle and "worst"…
Descriptors: Administrator Behavior, Elementary Secondary Education, Surveys, Teacher Administrator Relationship
Oelklaus, Nancy – American School Board Journal, 1999
An indepth survey of teachers conducted by the Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development found that teachers were furious about professional development as they knew it. They found it too theoretical--essentially out of touch with everyday classroom life. Practicing teachers wanted expert assistance with specific problems, not…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning
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Sloan, Kris – Curriculum Inquiry, 2006
Drawing on case studies of three elementary school teachers in a diverse urban school setting in Texas, the author explores the varied ways teachers actively read accountability-related curriculum policies and then respond to these policies. Rooted in classroom observations and extensive teacher interviews, the author examines issues of teacher…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Urban Schools, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Attitudes