This article briefly discusses the value of play in children's lives and the types of play in which they engage. Safety standards for play environments are presented, and guidelines are provided for play equipment and play supervision. (IAH)

Applies Gilligan's perspectives on gender identity to the supervisory process for resident advisers in an effort to help residence staff become aware of gender differences that affect performance. Discusses implications of gender identity in areas of community development, policy enforcement, teamwork, decision-making, and relationship formation.…

Presents a model for supervision of group counselors focusing on the parallel process between the supervisory and counseling relationships. Identifies different foci of supervision based on present stage of the group and its counselor and the resulting parallel tasks. A case example is presented and discussed. (Author/TE)

Despite a profusion of recent "Journal of Curriculum and Supervision" articles discussing clinical supervision and reflective practice, no article has grounded these subjects in the observable events--classroom action and conference interaction--common to the clinical supervision approach. This paper presents a case study showing a…

Describes adult learning theory and advocates incorporating the concepts of adult learning theory into a model of educational supervision. (SR)

Administered Maslach Burnout Inventory to 40 beginning rehabilitation workers in Israel. Scores were correlated with self-ratings of family support, supervision on the job, and job satisfaction. Family support and job satisfaction were found to be negatively correlated with burnout subscales, but no significant relationships were found with…

Discusses the use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) as an approach used to help supervisors understand individual differences in styles, how such differences might influence how others respond to them and how they view the actions of others. Analyzes preferences of 67 county extension directors and discusses MBTI use in extension programs.…

Identifies seven myths about counselor supervisor roles and activities dealing with theory, roles, process, and professional issues. Offers suggestions for improving the congruence between supervision literature and actual practice. (Author/NB)

Contends that beginning therapists are not prepared to deal with complexity that families bring to therapeutic setting and have reductionistic approach to understanding what is occurring in family. Explores development of "therapeutic story" with goal of assisting beginning therapist in approaches that can be used to incorporate all…

Case studies were conducted of computer integration in two workplaces: an interdepartment interface in a hospital and a shared maintenance management system in a processing plant. These effects were found: interfacing tightens control by altering the division of labor and increasing supervision; and a shared database does not change the division…

The goal of a study was to determine who influences student learning at clinical sites and how the learning time is spent. Supervised time spent with an instructor, registered nurse, or primary nurse accounted for 25 percent whereas 75 percent of student time was unsupervised. (JOW)

Identifies sources of anxiety in live counseling supervision. Offers six guidelines for minimizing anxiety: (1) negotiate clear training contract; (2) match method to supervise developmental stage; (3) directly address anxiety and fear; (4) develop collaborative supervisory attitude; (5) create positive evaluative focus; and (6) encourage…

Describes investigation examining factor structure of Supervisor Emphasis Rating Form (SERF). Factor analysis of SERF suggests presence of two underlying factors corresponding to supervisors' focus on professional behavior and process skills. Suggests revision of SERF to accommodate need for information regarding congruence between supervisor…

Discusses how the tension and anxiety generated in the supervisory process undermines the potential of teacher supervision as a mutually beneficial and enriching experience. Reviews current supervisory approaches that attempt to redress this imbalance and outlines some problems with these approaches. Explores a collaborative model that tries to…

Gives advice for the supervision of nursing student research, including style, focus, sampling in qualitative research, ethical considerations, use of literature, and being open to students. (SK)