As part of the series of studies assessing micro-teaching and video recording in vocational and technical education, this study tested the feasibility of applying these techniques in the preparation of vocational teacher educators. Conducted as a simulated workshop for prospective teacher educators, the study involved 12 prospective teacher…

This guide has been developed to assist Officers-in-Charge of Navy service schools in implementing effective in-service training programs. The primary objective for any school is to maintain effective instruction. The guide contains four chapters. Chapter I, Definition and Scope of In-Service Training, defines training as special training or…

The first paper, written by a paraprofessional, discusses the unclarity of the role of paraprofessionals and proceeds to elaborate on the different things which the paraprofessionals do in their work at a university counseling center. The second suggests that, where paraprofessionals are involved, the bulk of supervision should be directed at…

This book was designed to be read by new teachers. The first section is devoted to a description of the Montgomery County Public Schools' new teacher orientation program, a program based on a self-improvement strategy. The program description places the emphasis on microteaching; there are weekly group meetings with a leader, but as time…

This publication is designed to assist local supervisors of vocational and technical education in clarifying their role and function in improving instruction. Major ideas and guidelines are presented in a discussion of: (1) the supervision process, including the role of supervision, four principles of supervision, and supervisory functions, (2)…

The Washington Metropolitan Area 1971 workshop was sponsored by Project VOICE for administrative and supervisory personnel from cooperating schools in the District of Columbia and adjacent Maryland and Virginia counties with volunteers in education programs. This report covers activities of the workshop including sessions of central administration…

A report for Preparatory School and Elementary School in German, compiled by the Institute for Course Design and Educational Reports is presented. The contents are: (1) Conceptual and Structural Problems. (2) Social Education and Superintendence of Play. (3) Language and Language Cultivation, and (4) Modeling, Art, Music and Rhythm Education,…

This paper discusses the supervisory use of one observational system -- Observation Schedule and Record, Form 5V (OScAR 5V). OScAR 5V refers to a series of observation schedules to develop techniques for obtaining an objective, quantitative record of observed classroom behavior that could be scored on dimensions of teacher behavior. Under this…

The first of these two papers discusses the problems faced by practicum students in a newly-created counseling program at Louisiana State University. In an effort to provide a broader background, students were placed in community agencies during the summer months. Bi-weekly seminars kept each candidate abreast of the activities of the others.…

This fourth annual yearbook of the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science presents eight articles relating to science teacher education. The articles include: a summary of science education and science teacher education from 1900 to 1975, a review of problems and innovations in preservice teacher education, a review of inservice…

Continuous student assessment in Britain's Open University courses is based on CMAs (computer-marked assignments) and TMAs (tutor-marked assignments). To insure common standards are applied by all tutors, TMAs are monitored by two methods: staff inspection and statistical procedure. Use of the latter for standardizing grading is described fully…

Forces affecting the supervisor and supervisors' responses to questionnaires about work systems and management relations are presented, indicating the need for better understanding between managers and supervisors. Action learning programs for supervisors, specifically maintenance supervisors, are proposed. (MF)

Recommends that teachers develop their own ideas and methods for teaching, that these ideas and methods be stated in behavioral terms, and that teachers evaluate their own teaching. Aids to help teachers develop a self-certification system are presented. (Author/DB)

Describes a full-time clinical practicum for undergraduates, stressing planning and operation so that other instructors may replicate the program. Emphasis is placed on close faculty supervision, continued student academic responsibilities, and full staff cooperation. (Author/AV)

Identifies behavior patterns among academic advisors, field supervisors, and student interns; suggests ways to improve administration of government internship programs; and compares ideal working relationships with disillusioning ones. (Author/AV)