Focuses upon general improvement of classroom instruction, advocating a more personal and analytical supervisory approach. Advocates a change from the present supervisory practices of fear and distrust, in which power stifles creativity and innovative thought, to that of consultation and collaboration based on social management principles of…

Discusses the importance to the teacher evaluation process of classroom observation by the principal, teacher participation, and the establishment of mutual trust between teacher and administrator. (PGD)

This article discusses the basic characteristics of organization, administration, supervision, and specific problems of human service organizations and relates them to the concept of power. The author proposes an integration of the two models of supervision so that the administrative and teaching functions will both be served. (Author)

Describes progressive development of a beginning teacher over a three-month period and illustrates three vital aspects of the clinical supervisory process: the nature of respect for and development of the teacher's autonomy; the use of evidence in the supervisory process; and the way process depends on context and historical continuity.…

This paper examines the contemporary nature of supervision of behavioral psychologists within the context of the contributions now apparent for school psychology. Specifically, it discusses aspects of the behavioral approach in theory, research, and supervisory practice. Some conceptual and methodological issues are presented as an expanding…

Studied relationship of variables to trainee's postfeedback agreement, recall, and content-evaluation reactions on rating scale measures. Findings indicated field-independent trainees agreed more and evaluated feedback content more positively than field-dependent trainees. Greater agreement, more positive content evaluation, and more accurate…

Offers a clinical supervision model that provides a means by which reading teachers and supervisors can analyze and improve classroom reading instruction. (FL)

Discusses peer supervision of teachers and the integration of videotape recording into teacher supervision. Suggests ways videotape recordings can complement efforts to effect changes and offers advice on successful taping. (WD)

Twelve samples of teachers' contradictory expectations that create a no-win situation for supervisors. (Author/MLF)

By building in due process procedures and substantive review, a school system provides the opportunity for the teacher, the supervisor, and the administrator to work together to improve the instructional environment. (Author/IRT)

Three types of off-campus instructional arrangements are described with varying amounts of faculty supervision. Under each type, several suggestions are discussed to help departments minimize the chances of litigation arising in connection with the programs. (JMF)

A dean of education and a professor of educational administration discuss the role of the principal as instructional supervisor. (IRT)

Although conflicts based on role, purpose, personal relationships, values, and expectations are inherent in the supervisory process, everything that happens between teacher and principal has potential for promoting the teacher's personal and professional growth. (Author/IRT)

Being bullied is neither a "part of growing up" nor a "rite of passage." Some children never get over the fear and humiliation. Effective remedies include tougher discipline, increased supervision, counseling for students, and inservice training for teachers. A widely used Norwegian intervention by Daniel Olweus creates a…