Responding to McQueen (this issue), Epstein notes that the Cognitive Levels Matching project in Shoreham, New York, is entirely independent of his brain studies, which merely provide corroborating physiological evidence for a theory grounded in educational psychology. (TE)

Based on experiences with her introverted sensing-perceiving type daughter, the author concludes that successful teaching requires trust, empathy, and a large-goal orientation combined with a clear understanding of Jungian typology. Included is a schematic description of Jungian types (as extended by Myers), excerpted from the author's book,…

The steady decline in the number of districtwide instructional supervisors necessitates research to determine the relationship between district supervision and school effectiveness. Answers and data-collection methods are needed for questions concerning the nature and scope of supervisory functions, modes of organization for fulfilling them, and…

Although basic literacy will continue to be necessary for survival, mass communications and information technology are bringing about an inevitable and lamentable decline in reading for pleasure and in the love of literature for its own sake. (TE)

A survey of 250 successful people from diverse educational backgrounds was conducted to measure their retention of terms and facts studied in elementary social studies, English, and math. Results suggest that much of the elementary school curriculum is not necessary for successful adulthood. (TE)

Brief descriptions and addresses are provided for the following: four handbooks for elementary principals on science programs, a study on women in science, a renewal of National Science Foundation funding for precollege-level science teaching projects, and a report outlining proposals for educational improvement in science. (TE)

Authors review the clinical supervision model and present a case study of its use in peer supervision. Findings reveal the underlying assumptions of the model are incongruent with school context. (MD)

Responding to the the McFaul and Cooper article on peer clinical supervision, the author points out that their negative findings could have resulted from inadequate research design. (MD)

Critiquing the McFaul and Cooper article, the author cites poor research design and implementation as the reason for negative research findings on clinical supervision. Seven concepts of clinical supervision are outlined. (MD)

Outlines the characteristics and components of clinical supervision and presents 10 suggestions for implementing the process. (MD)

Efficient supervisors have three kinds of skills: human, managerial, and technical. Each is defined and examples are provided. While human relations and management are important, technical skills, more than any other, make the role of the instructional supervisor unique. (TE)

Observation is important in evaluation, but artifact collection should also be used as a supplement to observation. This article includes a framework for analysis of content, design, and presentation of such material in teacher evaluation. (MD)

Focused team supervision is a team approach for instructional improvement. By targeting instructional needs, it promotes support in priority areas and strengthens administrator-teacher relationships. (MD)

Intensive Assistance is presented as a routine to be used in helping marginal teachers improve. It is a systems team approach and provides a vehicle for developing human resources. (MD)

The Enrichment Triad Model (Triad) and the Revolving Door Identification model (RDIM) form the TRIAD/RDIM program model for gifted and talented students. The article outlines the key features of the program. (MD)