This article discusses the cause of the conditions surrounding teaching and learning. It focuses on the management of the conditions which influence teachers. (RC)

Values are essential for the improvement of instruction because values are the source of and support for teacher behavior and values bring consistency and commitment to that behavior. (Author/IRT)

High- and low-mental-ability secondary school students randomly divided into three supervision treatment groups (no supervision, supervision without verbal exchange from the teacher, and supervision with verbal exchange) showed no performance variations but evidenced better attitudes with the third supervision treatment. (MJB)

If clinical supervision is to be applied successfully in school districts, those responsible for its implementation must receive adequate training. A program of high-quality training in clinical supervision has been offered in the Denver metropolitan area for the past six years. The program is described and recommendations are made. (MT)

An experimental peer-review program, implemented at Prospect High School in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, was very successful. Its primary goal was that teachers would help their colleagues improve instruction by sharing teaching methods. The peer review process was separate from evaluation. (MT)

Effects of scheduled activities versus scheduled activities and supervision on staff-mentally retarded residents' interactions were investigated. Results showed that a supervision package added to scheduled activities produces a statistically significant decrease in the time that ward staff spent on custodial care as well as off-task and an…

Within the field of systemic family therapy, the collaborative team is emerging as a powerful training approach as well as a valuable therapeutic tool. This article presents the collaborative team as a method of counselor supervision and training. Issues around the developing team process and potential pitfalls are elaborated. (Author/BL)

This New York State school developed a program that improved student attendance. The program required no additional funding but specified that students be grouped by attendance and that special techniques be employed to supervise and monitor them. (MD)

Presents a framework of different sources of outcome data in supervision, and classifies research according to this framework. Challenges assumptions of previous research in supervision. Emphasizes influences of trainee and client in supervision and counseling contexts, respectively. Supports broader definition and expanded view of outcome in…

The superintendent of Pasadena schools was fired and then rehired. This profile outlines how, although some criticize his management style, he is still cited for his leadership, dedication, and love of education. (MD)

This monograph outlines 12 best practices in workplace mentoring. It reflects findings from the New Voices National Fellowship Program, a human rights leadership development initiative funded by the Ford Foundation and administered by AED (Academy for Educational Development). It is hoped that readers will find the ideas developed here and the…

Walkie-talkies are used to provide instant assistance to a beginning practice teacher without disruption of the class. (JA)

Three supervisors had six trainees in each of four groups: modeling-didactic supervision, no-modeling-didactic supervision, modeling-experiential supervision, no-modeling-experiential supervision. Two groups of 12 each received no supervision: modeling-controls and no-modeling controls. Subject responses to recorded client statements indicated…

A supervision analogue was used to determine whether counselor trainees' preference for supervision method affects the outcome of supervision. An analysis of empathy ratings indicated that learning empathy was not contingent upon receiving the preferred supervision. Type of supervision received and interaction effect between supervisor and…