A survey of all Ohio vocational education directors (N=113) and 55 trade and industrial supervisors received 46 and 91 responses, respectively. Respondents indicated that entry-level supervisors needed greatest understanding of the value, importance, and benefits of vocational education; articulation of business needs to vocational education;…

Discusses a visual case processing method using metaphors and drawings as a holistic and creative way of conceptualizing and presenting cases in counseling supervision sessions. Presents specific guidelines for metaphor-based visual case processing and drawing to illustrate the procedure and provide examples of counselor trainees' reactions to the…

Physical education teachers must provide adequate supervision to prevent acts of intentional violence between students. Regarding teacher liability for injuries to student victims of violence, a review of the applicable case law involving sports settings indicates that the crux of the matter lies with the question of forseeability. (IAH)

Discusses the ethical issues inherent in rehabilitation counseling, including emerging ethical standards in rehabilitation counselor supervision, supervisory relationship vulnerability and codes of ethics applicable to rehabilitation supervision, and ethical concerns that are common to supervision. (JPS)

Describes an aggression replacement and self-management training package that reduced the frequency of aggressive behavior among seriously emotionally disturbed students. Following an eight-week period, subjects demonstrated substantial improvement in prosocial skills without supervision; however, aggressive behavior increased during…

The authors' work at the Centre for English Teacher Training at Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest is described through an interview. Their efforts in designing a training course for foreign language teachers who will become supervisors are detailed. Core readings for cotrainers are appended. (Contains three references.) (JP)

The Learning Environmental Preferences instrument was completed by 60 technical college instructors. A significant relationship was found between intellectual development and years of education; females scored higher than males. No relationship was found between intellectual development and age, teaching experience, or supervisory experience. (SK)

Offers an overview of Japanese public lower secondary school education (the equivalent of American grades seven through nine), discussing school system organization, school customs and rules, school structure, and students' preparation for the future. (SR)

This study analyzed the internal consistency of four inventories used by Utah probation officers to determine adequate and efficacious supervision levels and placement for juvenile sex offenders. Three factors accounted for 41.2 percent of variance (custodian's and juvenile's attitude toward intervention, offense characteristics, and historical…

An ethnographic study examined trainees' experiences in their practicum placements during a Youth Training caregivers course in English hospitals. The narratives raised issues regarding trainee supervision, communication between instructors and supervisors, and communication between trainees and workplace colleagues that affected meaningful…

Examined organizational life within federal prisons. Employees (n=3,325) completed Prison Social Climate Survey. Findings revealed widespread satisfaction with work environments. Staff having frequent contact with inmates, those working in custody positions, and those with longer tenure generally had lower opinions of work environment, whereas…

Notes that rough-and-tumble play must be considered in the context of social values; has beneficial influences on children's cognitive and social development; and is distinguishable from aggression. Makes a case for the use of socializing techniques in conjunction with rough and tumble play. (LB)

Rates at which men and women published during and after Ph.D. training in psychology were compared for samples experiencing same-sex and cross-sex supervision. Results provide no evidence that publication is more frequent for either. However, other possible advantages or disadvantages of same-sex supervision should be studied. (Author/MSE)

Administrators (n=235) of programs for children with communication disorders in 11 midwestern states were surveyed to assess trends in the training and utilization of paraprofessionals. Topics included current trends in employment; paraprofessional training; use of professional and state guidelines; and district policies for supervision.…

To improve science instruction, districts need one individual who has a strong science background, leadership skills, communication skills, and a commitment to implementing a high-quality science program. Lists the job description of a science supervisor. (MLF)