The perceived independence and decisional participation of supervisors were related to various measures of group structure, independent of the technology of subordinates' jobs. Elimination of supervisory effects resulted in significant relationships between dimensions of job technology and structure. (Author)

A college supervisor responds to a student teacher who is frustrated by her experience. (HMD)

THIS STUDY OUTLINES A SMALL GROUP INTERACTION MODEL WHICH CAN BE APPLIED TO SUPERVISION. IT CONSISTS OF THREE CHANNELS -- (1) THE MOTIVATIONAL CHANNEL IN WHICH THE MOTIVATIONAL ASPECT OF AN UTTERANCE (I.E. QUESTIONS, EXCLAMATIONS, ASSERTIONS) IS IDENTIFIED ACCORDING TO THE PARTICULAR EGO CRISIS (TRUST VS. MISTRUST, AUTONOMY VS. SHAME DOUBT,…

In this yearbook, a group of scholars have written articles designed to present new insights into curriculum development and to push thinking beyond traditional frontiers. Each writer has placed emphasis on those facets of his field which he deems most significant. Paired with each of these presentations is a chapter in which a curriculum…

Grievance procedures of the Department of Commerce are described and suggestions to the supervisor for dealing with these problems are given. Graphics and handouts point up highlights of complaints procedure and include checklist of steps for supervisor to take. (NF)

This speech describes a clinical experience program designed to a) illustrate and demonstrate principles of practice, b) involve the application and testing of teaching and learning theory, and c) provide opportunities for developing competency in a full range of teaching tasks. Clinical experiences in the school are composed of three phases:…

Article pointed out the difference in school administration with and without supervision by principals and prescribed two methods that principals should utilize in supervising their schools. (RK)

Classroom supervisors should recognize their role in teacher preparation by aiding their student teachers in areas of weakness rather than by expecting them to be "finished products." (MB)

To discover whether a community of supervision scholars exists, this paper interviewed 10 authorities closely associated with the instructional supervision field. Results show confusion regarding focus and mission, an overemphasis on evaluation, deficiencies in training, and a general decline in supervision as a discipline. Ameliorative actions…

Inspectors (n=20) from Kenya's ministry of education were asked to rate their preference for five types of supervisory relationships. The types and preference ratings were: (1) colleagueship-50%; (2) helping relationship-25%; (3) Evaluator rater-ratee-15%; (4) counselor-client-10%; and (5) teacher-student-0%. (BSR)

Counsels new superintendents to assess staff strengths and deficiencies before devising a plan that uses everyone's talents (even those of "turkey" principals) to fullest advantage. Strong communication and supervisory skills and firm administrative policies are essential to target weak performers and determine when transfers or dismissals might…

Many mental health counselors develop apprenticeships characterized by submission to more experienced clinicians. Recommendations for the prevention of professional dependence are offered. (Author)