This bulletin describes the major responsibilities of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Field Operation personnel regarding the administration and enforcement of communications regulations. Their duties include inspecting the compliance of radio stations, investigating unauthorized operation, monitoring radio transmission, examining and…

An overview of supervisory management is presented for the new supervisor, who wants an initial overview, and for the experienced supervisor, who wants to develop additional insights. (LH)

This study failed to support earlier findings that jargon as a behavioral cue and assigned prestige as an external cue can be manipulated to affect perceived helper expertness. Several interpretations are drawn from the lack of hypothesized effect in the present study. (Author)

Reviews the relationship between supervision and research on teaching, identifies recent developments in research which have implications for practice, and suggests steps that could lead to more productive relationships between reseachers and practitioners in this area. (Author/IRT)

Presents guidelines for teacher observation and evaluation. (Author/MLF)

Individually Guided Education (IGE) has been promoted to schools through two agencies: The Institute for Development of Educational Activities, Inc. (I/D/E/A/), and Wisconsin R & D Center for Individualized Schooling. The problems IGE has experienced and the role of the supervisor are discussed. (Author/MLF)

Responds to Biggs' article on the case presentation approach in clinical supervision, commending the author for drawing together two areas of psychology: case presentation in counselor supervision and cognitive development. Discusses three major contributions of, and three concerns with, Biggs' model. (NB)

There is a natural link between clinical supervision and its current interest in effective teaching. Describes how the process affects practice in schools today. Lists Morris Cogan's eight phases of supervision and Madeline Hunter's seven steps in the development of an effective teaching lesson. Includes five references. (Author/MD)

The supervisory relationship provides a model for ethical behavior for the supervisee in addition to being an important adjunct of counseling. Ethical issues involved in supervision are raised for potential resolution by the profession in an effort to protect the supervisor and supervisee and to enhance the quality of supervision. (Author/BL)

Argues in defense of preobservation conferences in teacher evaluations. They place teaching episodes in context and enhance the supervisor's supportive role. (MD)

Outlines a modern rationale for educational practice that links clinical supervision and knowledge generation to educators' professional orientation. Traces the roots of clinical supervision for teacher-scholars, explicates a professional knowledge base, examines reflection as a primary inquiry process, and provides scenarios for teaching and…

Highlights of this look at a Cleveland principal include his technique for involving staff directly with students, his role in impressive test score increases, and his passion for art collecting. (KS)

This article provides an overview of the issues and problems in developing consultation skills and outlines a supervisory model that can be employed by practicum and internship supervisors interested in developing consultation skills. Reactions to the model are given by Jewelle Taylor Gibbs (cross-cultural perspective), Dick Dustin, and Walter B.…

Examined trainees' perceptions of their counseling and supervision behaviors. Results indicated that higher-level trainees reported greater self-awareness, autonomy, acquisition of counseling skills, and understanding of theory than did trainees at a lower experience level. Implications for developmental models of supervision and suggestions for…