Questionnaires completed by 204 certified speech pathologists and audiologists were analyzed to determine the effectiveness of supervision in the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), a practicum for speech pathology and audiology students. Data was collected for the following aspects of the CFY: personal information, information concerning the CFY…

The purpose of this paper is to show why teacher professionalism dictates a new posture on supervision, to suggest criteria for selecting models of supervision, and to urge further research on one model of supervision that appears promising for preservice and inservice teaching. Teachers have long struggled to be recognized as professional and to…

This manual was created to serve as an instructional aid in the training of counseling supervisors. Various problematic issues germane to the supervisory process are simulated on videotape. Chapter 1 provides a detailed outline of the structure and format of a class for the effective use of simulated vignettes. Chapter 2 presents a brief summary…

The supervisor facilitates the students' attainment of the instructional objective by (1) diagnosing the curriculum (in particular the behavioral objectives) and the teachers, (2) prescribing steps to remedy areas of concern with respect to the curriculum and the teachers, and (3) enabling changes in the curriculum to occur while at the same time…

Considers perceptions of novice and experienced teachers towards models of supervision commonly used in public schools. Suggests using that form of supervision considered most effective by experienced teachers produces the greatest improvement in teaching. Generally, adopting supervisory models considered reliable and appropriate by teachers is…

This article examines the conflict over the definition of clinical supervision from the neo-traditional and neo-progressive perspectives. It shows how this conflict affects teachers' assessment and assistance, and suggests possible areas of compromise and future directions the conflict may take. (TE)

Several writers have suggested that a key to supervisor training is helping counselors assume the role and identity of a supervisor. In particular, they assert that a pivotal skill in this role transition is the cognitive shift from thinking like a counselor to thinking like a supervisor. This article focuses on one aspect of training that seems…

Outlines a new model of teacher supervision that would treat teachers individually. (IRT)

For the past 20 years, discussion of issues of ethnic and cultural differences in counselor supervisory relationships in counselor training programs have been polarized between two schools of thought. One says ethnic knowledge and specific sensitivity is important, while the other says that specific social and anthropologic knowledge is essential.…

The role of the university or college supervisor is the role of a teacher. He guides the learning of the student in teaching. (Author)

Mentors can prepare themselves for their role through guided reflection and exploration with the assistance of a supervisor. Techniques include reframing, cooperative inquiry, personal contracts, and journal writing. (Contains 17 references.) (SK)