Tort liabilities to which classroom teachers are exposed are discussed and future parameters of concern are predicted. It is suggested that the rules of law applicable to the tortious conduct of the classroom teachers equally affect elementary, secondary, and higher education instructors. (Author/LBH)

Little research has focused on the actual supervision session and its relationship to trainee functioning. Supervision dyads (N=19) were selected to study this relationship. There was no significant relationship between supervisors' empathy level in supervision and trainees' empathy level in therapy. (Author)

A survey of 900 teachers and 300 principals examined the effectiveness of the clinical-supervision model used in U.S. secondary schools. Respondents valued collaboration in setting time for observations and analyzing data during a postobservation conference. Principals were commonly responsible for both supervising and evaluating teachers. Both…

Reviews the development of the Malaysian school guidance and counseling movement, the counseling paradigm in application, and the effectiveness of school counseling services, asserting that to ensure the effectiveness of school counseling, preservice school counselor training programs should adopt the scientist- practitioner paradigm and adapt the…

Conducts a science safety survey of science educators across the nation to assess their safety understanding and to determine the availability and understanding of strategic safety items. Discusses findings, problems, and implications for science supervisors. (KHR)

Investigates the supervisor complexity model (SCM) using the Psychotherapy Supervisor Development Scale (PSDS) to ascertain development over a 15-week supervision practicum for 12 doctoral students. A set of retrospective interview questions produced responses used to investigate the viability of the 4 proposed discrete developmental stages in the…

Reviews ethical issues that rehabilitation educators may face in meeting their everyday teaching and research responsibilities. Issues presented include dual relationships; selection of students; measurement of student competence; supervision of students; confidentiality concerning student information; faculty competence; multicultural issues; and…

As schools try to do more with less, many PTAs are working with school officials to help improve the school environment. Playground safety is one area where PTAs can make a difference. For example, PTAs can work with schools to schedule volunteers to help with recess supervision. They can also teach children the rules of the playground and how to…

A peer supervision program for mental health nursing lecturers was implemented to help them develop new skills, avoid isolation, and enhance teamwork. Participants found it had supportive value and enhanced problem solving. Issues included distinguishing between counseling and supervising, potential of supervision to become management control, and…

Co-Ob coaching combines the proven effectiveness of cooperative and observational learning. It involves an intensive observation effort in 6 different classroom settings by a team of from 2 to 25 administrators, supervisors, and coaches seeking to develop or extend their coaching skills. (MLF)

Presents the case study of Heidi, a beginning Spanish teacher struggling with self-definition while shifting from content-area expert to friend to caring adult. The technical approach to supervision failed Heidi. To discover Heidi's actual experiences would have required relating to her in ways not encouraged by the existing evaluation system.…

Reviews emergence of counseling supervision as a professional speciality. Explains need for standards of training and practice. Describes process by which "Standards for Counseling Supervisors" came into existence. Discusses current and potential options for their implementation. (Author)

A Michigan teacher evaluation system has two goals: to improve instruction and provide for professional growth. Emphasizing clinical supervision, the system calls for the supervisor and teacher to share equally in the challenge of expanding the teacher's classroom skills. (MLF)

Discusses the problems encountered by first time library supervisors who have to learn not only their new professional jobs but also how to supervise others. A supervisory approach based on work checking is described, and the role that managers should play in assisting their supervisors to acquire necessary skills is outlined. (14 references) (CLB)

An NASSP survey of experienced and beginning principals examined differences in the two groups' responses to questions about time allocation, leadership roles, authority, parent and community involvement, influence groups, administrative "roadblocks," educational issues, and job satisfaction. Recommendations for orienting new principals are given.…