A State of Washington study identified activities which engaged vo-ag teachers during summer months (the extended portion of their contracts) and the amount of time devoted to those activities. Collected data are shown in tables and discussed. Average supervision time was 20 percent; the authors recommend 50 percent for true accountability.…

Discusses strategies and techniques to help overcome misconceptions within organizations about nonclassroom or performance oriented field-implemented training. Cites participation, interaction, and results as the keys in addition to intrinsic motivation. (LAS)

Notes that for supervisors to do their jobs effectively, methods of supervision now as well as in the future will have to become attuned to new social and environmental conditions. After describing five characteristics which will differentiate future work groups from present work groups, supervisory ethics and effective motivation are discussed.…

Describes a research study that investigated the impact of negotiated master contracts for teachers on the functions of instructional supervisors. (JG)

Examines the scope and quality of reflection-in-action displayed by six beginning teacher specialists as they provided each other with support. Analyzes 12 videotaped peer-assistance sessions using self-selected pairs. The most reflective episodes occurred when the specialist engaged the ethic of inquiry, raising questions and enjoying multiple…

The role of instructional coach is being piloted in four schools within the Department of Defense Dependents Schools system. One teacher from each school is appointed as an instructional coach for teachers in the building to provide a range of services leading to improved instruction and student achievement. This collegial/instructional coaching…

Analysis of postobservation conferences between 20 pairs of teachers and supervisors revealed four major micropolitical strategies used by participants to influence conference interaction. Two strategies--reflecting personal orientation and conversational congruence--prevailed in conferences rated positively by participants, whereas supervisor use…

Addresses the need for promoting professionalism among graduate students and new counselors and outlines specific, practical suggestions for incorporating professional development activities into training, supervision, professional, and organizational practice. (Author)

Investigated factors in the supervisory relationship that contributed to growth-promoting and growth-limiting climates as perceived by diverse supervisees. Interviews with students in a graduate counselor education program indicated that growth-promoting factors included supervisor competence and interpersonal bonds between supervisors and…

Nondisclosures in supervision were studied for 108 supervisees. Supervisees reported an average of 8.06 nondisclosures ranging in importance level. Negative reactions to the supervisor were the most frequent type of nondisclosure. The most frequent reasons for nondisclosures were perceived unimportance, that the nondisclosure was too personal,…

Strategies for risk assessment and accident prevention include supervising unstructured camper time; assessing games for potential dangers; examining facilities and special programs, including reviewing and evaluating safety and accident reports; and increasing staff awareness by discussing accidents at weekly staff meetings and generating ideas…

Surveyed 75 trainees after supervision sessions to assess working alliances, as well as the trainee's adherence to a treatment model. Found that the trainee's perception of the supervisory alliance was significantly related both to the client's perception of the counseling alliance and to aspects of treatment adherence. Trainees apparently applied…

Examines the importance of the induction phase for graduates of Transforming School Counseling Initiative programs, offering a rationale for strengthening the involvement of counselor educators in this process, reviewing relevant literature, and discussing: current practices in practicum and internship, mentoring and supervision, the need to…

Self-directed teams, in which the people who do the work are responsible for managing it, are changing the practices and structures of many organizations. Self-managing teams are based on trust and empowerment, on treating workers as responsible adults. (SK)

Considers three aspects of support offered by principals and reading supervisors to beginning teachers: instructional models, instructional materials, and mentoring. Argues that providing support for beginning teachers (particularly those using literature-based instruction) should not be left to chance but requires conscious effort and planning.…