Relates stories told by science supervisors (N=9) about a novice science teacher each had supervised. Analyzes the metaphorical statements the supervisors made about teachers and teaching. Concludes that autobiographical stories can be used to communicate values about teaching. Contains 26 references. (DDR)

Reports on the metaphors used by nine science supervisors to describe their supervisory functions. Findings indicate that the metaphors cohered into four distinct categories whose functions exemplify the supervisory models of manager, caregiver, politician, and colleague. Contains 19 references. (JRH)

Presents three cases of novice teachers and how they make the choice between covering the curriculum and fostering their students' understanding. Recommends that supervisors provide opportunities for their teachers to identify their metaphors and associate them with their beliefs and actions, to make alternate metaphors explicit, and to support…