A comparative analysis of case studies indicates that horizontal evaluation of student teachers provides methods of supervision that go beyond a focus on prescriptive practice. This process allows self-evaluation and encourages growth. Student teachers learn to reflect on their work and understand how they influence students. (DF)

Three kinds of techniques are used by student teacher supervisors in physical education: (1) eyeballing; (2) anecdotal recording; and (3) rating scales. "Eyeballing" is simply the oral transmission to the student teacher of the supervisor's perceptions. Anecdotal recording is a method in which the supervisor writes down his impressions.…

Purpose: The paper aims to describe the application of two key service quality frameworks for improving the delivery of postgraduate research supervision. The services quality frameworks are used to identify key areas of overlap between services marketing practice and postgraduate supervision that can be used by the supervisor to improve research…

The purpose of this study was to determine whether there were significant differences in the mean attitudinal scores of 285 teachers who met proficiency or did not meet proficiency as they entered their postevaluative conference with principals. Proficiency was assessed by principals completing classroom visitations utilizing the Mississippi…

Guidelines are presented for the development of a system for the appraisal of the performance of community college administrators. The importance of such a system to the college's overall success is discussed first, followed by descriptions of seven common evaluation procedures: (1) unstructured essays by supervisors or subordinates describing the…

Reports the findings of a study that assessed teachers' perceptions of (1) how and when they were supervised or evaluated, (2) what effect teacher unions had on these processes, (3) how they learned how well they were doing in the classroom, and (4) what direct or indirect effects supervision or evaluation had on their teaching activities. (HOD)

The quality of field supervision of student teachers is a major problem in preservice teacher education. A pilot study of supervising teachers showed positive trends when these teachers were enrolled in a course to increase flexibility through role-taking experiences. A discussion of the curriculum and its revised version are offerd. (DF)

This handbook advocates a new approach to teacher evaluation as a cooperative effort undertaken by a group of professionals. Part 1 describes the need for changed teacher evaluation, and part 2 outlines ways to use multiple data sources, including student and parent reports, peer review of materials, student achievement results, teacher tests,…

Considers perceptions of novice and experienced teachers towards models of supervision commonly used in public schools. Suggests using that form of supervision considered most effective by experienced teachers produces the greatest improvement in teaching. Generally, adopting supervisory models considered reliable and appropriate by teachers is…

This article examines the conflict over the definition of clinical supervision from the neo-traditional and neo-progressive perspectives. It shows how this conflict affects teachers' assessment and assistance, and suggests possible areas of compromise and future directions the conflict may take. (TE)

Since 2000, I have been working towards a professional doctorate at Middlesex University, and I am also working to introduce a work-based doctorate at Coventry University. This paper looks at the issues of supervision and assessment for work-based doctorates, which, I believe, are key to the design of such a programme and affect both the output…

This paper asserts that task analysis and related task-based approaches to assessing leadership attributes provide a limited view of how leaders function in educational settings. It proposes that several assessment approaches show promise in identifying vocational education administrator leadership attributes. Strengths and limitations associated…

Underscoring the need for improved supervision and evaluation policies as a means of increasing public confidence in the quality of education in Massachusetts public schools, this yearbook presents six articles describing supervision and evaluation innovations. Specific topics include a summary of recommendations compiled by the Study Committee in…

Creating a system for successfully supervising and evaluating the entire teaching staff of a school district is a daunting task. An effective system-wide program can only be achieved if the administrators, teachers and the teachers' association understand and attend to the educational, legal, public relations (political), and social-emotional…