Supervision: A Guide to Practice - Hardcover

Jon W. Wiles; Joseph Bondi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0024276359 ISBN 13: 9780024276353

Publisher: Merrill Pub Co, 1991

Synopsis

By focusing on the skills needed for success, rather than the skills demanded by specific positions or tasks, this universally-applicable book prepares future educators to meet the challenges of contemporary educational environments. The authors imbue this book with the findings of relevant contemporary research through the extensive use of case studies, scenarios, and illustrations—connecting chapter content to real-world problems in education. Material is organized by skills, such as pedagogy, human relations, staff development, and program design, in order to emphasize the supervisor's role in coordinating the various administrative, curricular, and instructional concerns involved in providing instruction in today's demanding multicultural settings. Features broad, extensive coverage of the connection between teaching and the curriculum. Coverage of technology familiarizes future educators with current educational aids—examines the pros and cons of increasing reliance on technology and provides guidelines for evaluating new technology as it is developed. Extensive material on alternative certifications (in Chapter 10)—provides coverage of the realities of alternatives, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to pursue a specific goal. For future educators or those pursuing a variety of career paths that fall under the ¿umbrella¿ of supervision.

About this title

From the Publisher:

In this practical, user-friendly guide, Wiles and Bondi present the most current, teacher-effective research available and apply it through their experience in real-life teaching. The Fourth Edition reflects the growing complexity of today's education and provides pragmatic tools for addressing educators' changing needs.

From the Back Cover:

This book has all of the standard references found in the area of supervision. It is a good general and comprehensive reference. The book is reality-based and written in a concise and understandable style. Includes sections on inclusion and technology that keep the reader abreast of the latest topics. Features new case studies and learning activities to reflect the changing nature of public education. Adds a chapter on teaching and learning and its role in supervision. For School Administrators and Instructional Supervisors.

About this edition

• Publisher: Merrill Pub Co
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0024276359
• ISBN 13: 9780024276353
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 379