Using videotapes as part of inservice programs can give teachers an objective, unbiased picture of what happens in their classrooms; permit teachers to judge improvement through pre- and post-videotaping; and involve teachers automatically when they are videotaped because they learn by doing as well as by seeing themselves in action. In addition,…

Author sees a trend toward increasing standards for teacher certification and increasing accountability in teacher supervision. (SP)

Refutes the charge that departmental chairman are not needed in the new educational design." (Editor)

A discussion of a six-week summer workshop for prospective teachers and aides which, it is felt, provides valuable preliminary training for high-potential applicants. (RY)

The voluntary use of behavioral (performance) objectives by many instructors at Golden West College, California, provides a unique and effective approach to instructional supervision. Because the instructor meets periodically throughout the semester with his division chairman and dean of instruction to discuss objectives and student Performance, …

Describes a training program designed to make teacher supervision more effective. (FL)

Presented is an effective, nonthreatening way to provide feedback to supervising teachers. It involves an exercise called "Butterflies (ways supervising teachers helped) and Bugs (behaviors of supervising teachers which were detrimental or unprofessional)." (KC)

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)

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)

This study attempted to determine activities involving the science supervisor during a typical, professional work week. Findings indicate the five activities most likely to occur are: consulting with teachers, teaching of pupils, curriculum activities, activities related to supplies/equipment, and evaluation of teachers. (BT)

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)

Most reform movements do not fundamentally alter the prevailing organization, scheduling, curriculum, or structure of teaching. The time has come to view teachers as the solution to, rather than the source of, school problems. Empowerment reform raises questions and allows school practitioners to work toward their own answers. Includes 22…

Important effective coaching components include facilitating teachers' lesson analysis, encouraging alternative approaches, and conducting conferences in a nonjudgmental way. This survey suggests that many of these critical attributes are lacking or of dubious quality for one-third to one-half of PET-trained teachers in the sample. Includes 14…

Listed are several unanswered questions in relation to the field of teacher supervision, in particular, the effect on teacher behavior. Sections are devoted to measurement of the teacher supervision problem as well as the present attitude of teachers and the need for change in teacher education. (SI)