The purpose of this book is to provide an evidence-based theoretical practical model for professional development of pedagogical specialists in Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia. The framework steps on two key strands of knowledge, linked to online teaching evaluation and mentoring provision, informed by Jim Knight's impact cycle model. The model is…

Noting that peer supervision groups are advocated for counselors at all experience levels, this article describes and illustrates a structured peer group format that encourages skill development, conceptual growth, participation, instructive feedback, and self-monitoring. Discusses emphasis on developing cognitive counseling skills and describes…

The literature on teaching evaluation has long recognized that it is simply not possible now, or perhaps ever, to isolate from among all the variables that are interacting the individual teacher's contribution to changes in the learner, many of which are complex, subtle, and may not be observable until much later in the student's life. Thus, other…

Peer clinical supervision can dissipate negative attitudes toward observation by creating a supportive environment where those supervised take control of their own supervision and are observed by professional peers. (JMF)

The Support Development Group is an approach which explores and develops a theory for the relationship between network characteristics and notions of psychosocial adaptation. The approach is based on the assumption that teaching people to view their social world in network terms can be helpful to them. The Support Development Workshop is presented…

This booklet, directed to parents, advocates parent involvement in New Zealand playcenter groups, discusses parental duties in the playcenter, and suggests ways parents can help children to learn. The booklet has three chapters. Chapter I discusses the value of parent involvement from the point of view of the child, the parent, and the community.…

A picture-board sociometric interview for preschool children is described and information on reliability and validity is presented. While the reliability of this measure of peer popularity is low to moderate using test-retest or split-half measures, the interview data does seem to predict other relevant measures of the social behavior of young…

This curriculum guide for third-grade teachers contains values-based classroom lessons which are intended to assist students in the development of a positive self-concept and inter- and intrapersonal skills necessary for individual and group effectiveness. Teaching techniques include group dynamics, classroom discussion, use of filmstrips and…