Discusses the goals and the problems of psychology practica, offers strategies for avoiding pitfalls, and analyzes the costs and benefits. Emphasizes the necessity of careful supervision and planning. (CK)

Results of a person-centered approach within administration and supervision in rehabilitation are discussed. Examples from rehabilitation counselor education and the practice of rehabilitation, and some of the barriers in the development of a person-centered approach are noted. Ideas for the implementation of a person-centered approach are…

Presents a model explaining student misbehavior in the classroom and an instrument that translates the model into improved supervision of teachers, particularly in helping teachers learn to handle student misbehavior. (Author/IRT)

The author describes the problems facing an extension agent in selecting and utilizing indigenous paraprofessionals to teach extension programs in their neighborhoods. She suggests that extension professionals look on the requirement for them to supervise paraprofessionals as a challenge to extend and improve extension programs. (MF)

Presents basic concepts and techniques for developing an effective, supportive program for supervising child care workers in residential facilities. (CM)

Describes a supervisory technique (the "O Cycle") based on observing and critiquing teachers, and a way that a small group of principals can create its own in-service program to acquire the skills required to use the technique. (IRT)

Described is a model for supervising teachers of newly mainstreamed children which involves the interaction of six components of the supervisory task on a grid comparing operator and operations dimensions. (DB)

Discusses increasing class size due to increased pressure on school budgets. Reviews class size in other countries. Presents the disadvantages of crowded and small classes and the difficulties of supervision in large science classes. (ASK)

A collaborative group of postgraduate students in education and their supervisors identified issues related to the long completion times and high attrition rates of education postgraduates. Students felt ill prepared for research and experienced isolation, lack of resources and structure, and changed power relationships. (SK)

Inclusionary secondary schools do not merely happen, but hinge on five interrelated instructional leadership dimensions. Principals should clearly define and articulate an inclusive school mission; foster a school climate geared to all students' success; manage and coordinate curriculum and instructional resources to support inclusive goals;…

Surveys substance abuse counselor supervisors to examine their perceptions of anxiety and resistance reactions in their supervisees, how they responded to these reactions, and how these reactions impacted the supervisory relationship. Supervisors indicated that personal insecurity was the most common reaction, with discussing the issue the most…

Examines audiotapes from 42 counseling supervisory dyads for the effects of supervisor and supervisee gender on the influence strategies used in the session. Gender of the supervisor was not related to influence strategy. Supervisors of both genders were significantly more likely to accept or build upon ideas generated by female supervisees and…

Describes research on the harmful effects students suffer from bullying, verbal harassment, and psychology maltreatment, including isolation, fear, and corruption. Discusses adult responsibility to protect students victimized by such treatment and describes essential components of intervention efforts based on adult supervision of student…

Reports on a study designed to assess the perceptions of principals, teachers, superintendents, science supervisors, and science education leaders (N=628) about the role of the science education expert. Findings indicate that the role of the science supervisor has emerged as a key element in the discussion of secondary science education. Lists…