In the face of a culturally changing work force, there is a need to retrain managers to supervise, develop, and retain workers from different cultural backgrounds. Retraining should include information on (1) stereotypes and assumptions, (2) unwritten rules, (3) membership, and (4) cultural differences. (CH)

Describes a training needs approach based on a survey of performance-based skills. Results of the survey are analyzed using mean scores, factor analysis, and product-moment correlations. (Author/CT)

This videotape and accompanying guidebook are intended to help teachers as they support and supervise paraprofessionals in the classroom. Section 1 of the guidebook provides a self-assessment to help teachers evaluate their present support and supervisory skills. Sections 2 through 5 address four key knowledge and skill areas. These sections…

This paper outlines the purposes, professional obligations, and key components to consider when providing effective evaluation in psychotherapy supervision. An overview of various methods for gathering supervision data for evaluation purposes is provided including self-reporting; process notes; video and audiotaping; live observation; co-therapy;…

Presents a simulation exercise, oriented to supervisory safety training, suitable for use in the modification of workers' behaviors. (Author/RK)

Study data suggests that groups of individuals who have completed a bachelor's degree in education are significantly better adjusted than men and women in general and that differences among large subgroups of graduate students in education tend to be small because teachers are not a normal sample. (Author)

Author examines the components of behavior that underlie success in management training. (Editor)

A training course at Chrysler Corporation provides self-appointed foremen trainees how to become effective supervisors. (DS)

A practical application of the basics of this I'm O.K., you're O.K.'' approach to management training and organizational development. (Editor)

How to establish an integrated training system which balances the training requirements of the present, routine training, against those of the future, development training; and concentrates on that which is needed and that which contributes to departmental and company effectiveness. (RB)

Results of a survey of inservice programs offered by schools of education. (RT)

Describes the development, implementation, and outcome of six in-service training programs that, according to supervisors, did a good job improving their knowledge of supervision in the rehabilitation counseling process, improving their skills as supervisors of rehabilitation counselors, and improving their level of helpfulness to those persons…

Describes New York Telephone's Ultimate Goals Opportunities program, which trains women for jobs in the technical management area of the company. (IRT)

Describes a 2-day supervisory training session (part of 5-day workshop) which deals with human relations using transactional analysis and involves the participant-oriented group experience. Five guidelines for facilitators are included. (SH)

A training concept is described which suggests that efforts toward maintaining and/or building the confidence of the participants in supervisory training programs can increase their likelihood of using the skills on the job. (TA)