Correlation and regression analyses were used in a sample of 135 elementary schools to examine internal structural variables (centralization, standardization, specialized training, close supervision, size, professional freedom, and adaptability) and to examine two contextual variables (permeability and stability). (JC)

The effectiveness of college supervisors in the student teaching experience is questioned. (JD)

The competency-based supervising teacher program (CBSTP) at the University of Georgia emphasizes six major competencies and a self-evaluation technique utilized by the teachers and college supervisors in a humanistic approach to working with student teachers. (Author)

The techniques and methodologies of "management by objectives" is suggested to be of value in improving the nature and rate of application of clinical supervision and in improving inservice teacher training and evaluation. (MJB)

The effectiveness of faculty observation was examined in South Florida's Continuous Laboratory Experience Program, in which students combine course work at the college campus with two hours work each day in a school. Suggestions for using non-faculty observers are offered. (LBH)

Describes use of the Sexton-Switzer Educational Management Grid to help school leaders analyze their own management style and argues that there are appropriate situations for both the "authoritarian" and "student developmental" styles. (JG)

Presents a conceptual model for teacher supervision and staff development for both practitioners and researchers. Constructs can also be used to diagnose problems and plan appropriate strategies for professional improvement. The model offers researchers opportunities for analysis and hypothesis testing. Includes 16 references. (MLH)

As instructional leader, the principal sets the tone for quality classroom instruction. Through designing effective observation instruments, conducting planning conferences, recording objective classroom observations, and providing constructive feedback, the principal can ensure that this goal is met. Includes one reference. (MLH)

Investigates secondary school administrators' attitudes toward foreign-language teacher supervision. Findings indicate limited knowledge of foreign languages among the supervisors and widely varying opinions regarding the consequences of this limited understanding. (Author/CB)

This article discusses the unique situation of foreign language teachers in public schools and the programs that prepare these teachers. It is argued that generic teacher education programs inadequately speak to the needs of future foreign-language teachers and that conventional inservice programs offer little. Recommendations are offered. (MT)

Reviews literature on counselor trainee expectations in supervision that divides the research into three areas: expectations about structure, expectations about communication, and expectations of the supervisory relationship. Discusses implications for supervisors. (Author)

Reports that television viewing ranked lowest on the preferred activity lists for busy mothers, but that the use of television as a "babysitter" is extensive. (FL)

Provides a historical chronicle of events associated with the first 4 years of Counselor Education and Supervision. Describes the setting for counselor education and supervision in the turbulent 1961 to 1965 period to provide a background for understanding the content of the journal during its infancy. (Author/ABB)

Defines the ideal classroom environment and compares it with the effective clinical supervision situation (one-to-one encounter) and determines that the two are more similar than contrasting. Urges educators and their supervisors to create ideal teaching/learning environments based on the premise that people learn what they live and experience.…