The Teaching Qualitative Psychology Group (TQP) is a group of experienced academics supporting the sharing of best practice in the teaching and supervision of qualitative research methods in psychology. In this paper the group share their knowledge and practice suggestions with a specific focus on supporting academics who do not come from a…

This project draws attention to ethics in counsellor education, showing that ethics is critical to the formation of new counsellors, not simply an add-on component in counsellor training. This project demonstrates that beginning counsellors, before they commence employment, must have a strong ethical foundation. It examines both formal counsellor…

Good communication skills distinguish the poor manager from the effective manager. Effective communication skills on the part of managers can determine the effort and productivity of employees. (Author/MLF)

The fundamental purpose of educational supervision is to increase the confidence and improve the competence of teachers. This book is a guide for supervisors and teachers in the training and development of teaching staffs in school systems; it also serves as an informal text for use in college and university systems. The book offers opportunities…

Various approaches to supervision can be grouped into three models categorized as nondirective, collaborative, and directive. Supervisors should recognize stages of professional development and treat teachers as individuals. (Author/MLF)

Major conceptual models for counseling supervision are described and compared: supervision as a counseling analog, as an instruction or teaching analog, and as a role that includes counseling and teaching aspects. Although each of these approaches makes use of familiar roles, none adequately provides the scope and utility required. (Author)

The booklet is designed to assist supervisors in overseeing retarded employees. Advantages of hiring retarded workers are listed, including the training in job skills that the retarded individual has received. Principles of good supervision are outlined and five steps in relating to retarded workers are explored, including the use of simple…

Public and official support is currently directed at education, making this the time to respond to the call to action. This article makes some suggestions to help the school administrator address the challenges of educational reform. (DCS)

Points out the benefits for teachers and their supervisors of using the enabler model of supervision in conjunction with the Child Development Associate credentialing process. Provides guidelines for implementing the model. (RH)

Some basic premises for guiding teacher evaluation in programs that are both flexible and structured. (Author/MLF)

Describes adult learning theory and advocates incorporating the concepts of adult learning theory into a model of educational supervision. (SR)

Shares an observation guide, created by the author, for supervisors and administrators to use to assist teachers who are working toward an integrated reading/language arts program. (MG)

Discusses supervision of children on playgrounds, addressing rationale, ratio of supervisors to children, and training of supervisors. Training issues covered include what to look for in the setting, how to actively move through the playground, and how to respond. Includes a list of video and print resources. (EV)

THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT: Set your mission. Agree on it. Keep talking about it. Set annual goals. Not too many. Monitor your progress. Expect results. Unite with your staff chief. Work out your differences. In private. Send out agendas and background material before board meetings. Review meetings in advance with your staff…

Describes a strategy for improving classroom teacher effectiveness by improving supervision of teachers. Outlines a nine-point theory of supervision, provides 17 principles of learning from teaching, and presents a vignette illustrating these principles in operation. (LP)