THIS STUDY OUTLINES A SMALL GROUP INTERACTION MODEL WHICH CAN BE APPLIED TO SUPERVISION. IT CONSISTS OF THREE CHANNELS -- (1) THE MOTIVATIONAL CHANNEL IN WHICH THE MOTIVATIONAL ASPECT OF AN UTTERANCE (I.E. QUESTIONS, EXCLAMATIONS, ASSERTIONS) IS IDENTIFIED ACCORDING TO THE PARTICULAR EGO CRISIS (TRUST VS. MISTRUST, AUTONOMY VS. SHAME DOUBT,…

In this yearbook, a group of scholars have written articles designed to present new insights into curriculum development and to push thinking beyond traditional frontiers. Each writer has placed emphasis on those facets of his field which he deems most significant. Paired with each of these presentations is a chapter in which a curriculum…

Grievance procedures of the Department of Commerce are described and suggestions to the supervisor for dealing with these problems are given. Graphics and handouts point up highlights of complaints procedure and include checklist of steps for supervisor to take. (NF)

This speech describes a clinical experience program designed to a) illustrate and demonstrate principles of practice, b) involve the application and testing of teaching and learning theory, and c) provide opportunities for developing competency in a full range of teaching tasks. Clinical experiences in the school are composed of three phases:…

Article pointed out the difference in school administration with and without supervision by principals and prescribed two methods that principals should utilize in supervising their schools. (RK)

Classroom supervisors should recognize their role in teacher preparation by aiding their student teachers in areas of weakness rather than by expecting them to be "finished products." (MB)

To discover whether a community of supervision scholars exists, this paper interviewed 10 authorities closely associated with the instructional supervision field. Results show confusion regarding focus and mission, an overemphasis on evaluation, deficiencies in training, and a general decline in supervision as a discipline. Ameliorative actions…

Inspectors (n=20) from Kenya's ministry of education were asked to rate their preference for five types of supervisory relationships. The types and preference ratings were: (1) colleagueship-50%; (2) helping relationship-25%; (3) Evaluator rater-ratee-15%; (4) counselor-client-10%; and (5) teacher-student-0%. (BSR)

Counsels new superintendents to assess staff strengths and deficiencies before devising a plan that uses everyone's talents (even those of "turkey" principals) to fullest advantage. Strong communication and supervisory skills and firm administrative policies are essential to target weak performers and determine when transfers or dismissals might…

Many mental health counselors develop apprenticeships characterized by submission to more experienced clinicians. Recommendations for the prevention of professional dependence are offered. (Author)

Examined the effect of age on teacher job satisfaction (N=166). Results supported a linear relationship between job satisfaction and age, and a U-shaped relationship between job satisfaction and pay and supervision. There appeared to be a negative linear relationship related to promotion, which needs further study. (Author/BL)

A system of supervisory feedback of appropriate interactions with clients was instituted in a cottage for 31 mentally retarded children. Both staff and client behavior improved following the implementation of the feedback system but was not demonstrated because performance did not deteriorate when the feedback contingency was withdrawn. (Author/CL)

Provides a professional model for practicum supervision using supervisors with equal responsibility and status. The model stresses the use of professional knowledge in both the content and process of practicum supervision. Dual-focus supervision is seen as the integration and application of theory congruency and interpersonal dynamics. (Author/BL)

Presents a graphic matrix, the Three Dimensional Intervention Model, to serve as a framework to help counselors visualize the mutual relationships of counseling, consultation, and supervision. An integrated perspective is needed for the enhancement of professionalism and the increase of the overall effectiveness of counseling practitioners. (JAC)