Surveyed members (n=168) of North Carolina School Counselors' Association to gather information on existing supervision practice for school counselors. Results indicated that existing practices within three categories of supervision (administrative, program, and counseling) were varied and did not always match school counselors' preferences. (NB)

Conducted two-part survey of national sample of National Certified Counselors regarding their supervision preferences. Findings from 274 counseling practitioners revealed that respondents preferred collegial, relationship-oriented supervisor and supervision emphasis on conceptual, personalization, and process skills. Only postdegree supervision…

The need for a shared understanding of supervision is explored in relation to the supervisory role and organizational culture. It is argued that supervisors can be change agents within an organizational context but that the working contract needs to be negotiated carefully to safeguard the ethical interests of all parties. (Author)

Presents a new model of counseling supervision that integrates reflective learning theory with the concurrent development of counselors-in-training and the supervision relationship. Introduces a pedagogical framework for applying this model. An appendix lists the steps involved in developing a reflective supervisory framework. (Author/MKA)

Counselor training programs were surveyed regarding their use of practicum class supervision. Descriptive findings concerning course logistics, supervisory style, and typical activities used in the practicum class supervision are presented. (Author)

Discusses the nature of supervision within school psychology. An overview of relevant literature and empirical research is provided with the intention of proposing future directions for supervision research. The future of school psychology supervision is conjectured by developing suggestions that will facilitate training, continuing professional…

The principal, teachers, custodial staff, parents, and students must cooperatively create a play environment that meets four critical safety requirements: supervised children, age-appropriate design, falls to cushioned surfaces, and equipment and surface maintenance. The National Program for Playground Safety has developed a model incorporating…

Written job descriptions for volunteers clarify roles; serve as tools for recruitment, placement, and supervision; help in designing training; and can be used to deal with such problems as absenteeism or strained relations with paid staff. (SK)

This article focuses on supervision of social workers who feel despair and hopelessness in treating terminally ill patients. The emotional difficulties that may lead to these feelings are discussed. A special model of supervision that relates to hope as a strategy to help social workers cope with such difficulties is presented. The model suggests…

The writing of academic abstracts is more than a tiresome necessity of scholarly life. It is a practice that goes beyond genre and technique to questions of writing and identity. In this article we deconstruct a series of abstracts from a variety of refereed journals to 'read' for the representation of data, argument, methodology and significance.…

New research training agendas necessarily bring with them renewed attention on the professional development of research supervisors. This paper charts specific aspects of the University of Sydney's Postgraduate Supervision Development Programme, particularly the development of a new innovation called the Recognition Module. The Recognition Module…

A common problem faced by new teachers is lack of supervisory support and learning on the job through trial and error can often dishearten the rookie enough to abandon the job and often the profession. Suggestions are offered on how to redress this problem and a starting point could be the implementation of what the Alliance for Excellent…

Although in the last 20 years much progress has been made on understanding the challenging behaviors of young children and providing effective prevention and intervention, it is not at all certain that recommended practices have been widely adopted across early care and education programs. In this article, the authors argue that a major impediment…

This article discusses the changes in statutes that were necessary to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the ancient post of proctor at Oxford University were brought into line with the Human Rights Act 1998. As there is no other university with a similarly powerful proctorial system, the changes in legislation may seem to be of only…

Supervision is supposed to improve classroom teaching by enhancing teacher thinking, rejection, and understanding of teaching. Evaluation systems are supposed to increase effective teaching behaviors and enhance teacher professionalism. Through the lens of symbolic interaction, we learn that "supposed to" does not matter. In a context of increased…