The article presents a model of problem solving in supervisory interactions in public school speech-language-hearing programs. Specific principles of supervision and related recommendations for collaborative problem solving are discussed, as are continued professional growth of both supervisees and supervisors, interdisciplinary team functioning,…

Describes the Beginning Teacher Effectiveness Training program, intended to help beginning teachers eliminate unnecessary daily decisions, establish effective routines, and use effective teaching practices, by close cooperation with a mentor (an experienced colleague) and through encouragement, praise, and reassurance. (SR)

Conducted two studies to assess dimensionality of supervision. Examined dimensionality and construct validity of Bernard's model using 15 doctoral trainees. Expanded and tested model in combination with other supervision model using 25 master's level and 23 doctoral level counselor trainees. Three dimensions emerged which were consistent in…

The Dimensions of Learning supervision model is based on five premises: positive attitudes and perceptions about learning; ways to acquire and integrate knowledge; knowledge extension and refinement; meaningful knowledge usage; and productive habits of mind. Supervision should involve teaching, reflection, proactive use of linguistic skills,…

A total of 300 articles on practice and policy issues have been published in the first 10 volumes of the "Journal of Curriculum and Supervision" between 1985 and 1995. This article explains how many studies were published on various curriculum and supervision topics, briefly discusses authors' scholarly contributions, and ponders future…

Calls raw data supervision important component in family therapy training. Sees such supervision as difficult to implement, especially when therapists and supervisors live great distance from each other. Presents technique for providing videotape supervision via long-distance telephone. Presents advantages and problems of this technique. Discusses…

The paucity of historical research in supervision can be attributed to marginalization of historical inquiry, lack of clarity about supervisory duties, a positivistic model of social research, and unfavorable images of supervision and supervisors. Research needs include accounts of early 20th-century practicing supervisors, educational biographies…

Describes one approach to supervising novice clinical supervisors. The central feature is eight recurring issues: (1) supervisor anxiety; (2) intervention choices; (3) group cohesion; (4) responsibility; (5) parallel process; (6) power struggles; (7) individual differences; and (8) sexual attraction. Suggests that assessing and confronting these…

Effective managers learn to delegate responsibility without compromising their authority. Administrators can easily delegate work that can be done by others, operational and recurring tasks, information collection, meeting attendance, and tasks in the subordinate's job area. Administrators should not delegate performance evaluation, disciplinary…

Describes school counseling project in which building-level counseling department heads filled supervisory role. Describes head counselor's role in clinical supervision, problems encountered in implementing a clinical supervision model, districtwide training head counselors received to conduct appropriate clinical supervision, and benefits of…

An estrangement between curriculum and supervision exists in professional associations, higher education institutions, and many school systems. Factors furthering estrangement include inadequate coordination between administrative offices, the close identification of supervision with administration, and the prevalence of separate ASCD forums,…

Conducted national survey concerning employees for home visiting programs that serve families with children. Results from 1,904 respondents representing Head Start, educational, social service, and health agencies showed that wide range of educational backgrounds was required for employment, but there was considerable similarity in personal…

Clinical supervision stresses face-to-face encounters with individual teachers about a specific teaching/learning situation. The process incorporates the use of specific objective data forming the basis for collaborating and aimed at instructional improvement. The five stages are preobservation conference, classroom observation, data and strategy…

Lauds Haggerson's critique of the author's instructional supervision research issues article for substantiating Hill's contention that interpretivist and "rationalist" methodologies are compatible and can be integrated into a single approach. Assails Scheurich and Lather's article for labeling Hill's position "positivist,"…

Focuses on how library supervisors of staff with dual assignments can promote the positive aspects of this type of position and prevent employees from becoming victims of work overload and job burnout. Employee qualifications and skills, cooperation among all supervisors, and administrative support are emphasized. (EAM)