Clinical supervision in todays
Clinical supervision in todaysClinical Supervision in Today's Schools
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY
Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study is to present the definition of clinical supervision and some basic concepts that are currently being used in the clinical supervision of public schools today. By having a clearer understanding of these definitions and concepts, prospective supervisors in public education will be better equipped to do their jobs.
Problem Statement
A situation has occurred due to the ever-increasing demand for supervisors in public education today in which those entering supervisory positions may not be properly equipped to supervise. This is primarily due to the fact that they may not understand all that is expected of them. To use economic terminology, the "demand is exceeding the supply". As a result, supervisors may be placed into supervisory positions without a clear understanding of some definitions and concepts which have come into the realm of education fairly recently. Supervisors cannot do their jobs effectively if they are not properly educated in the roles and responsibilities of the clinical supervisor. The following study may serve as a review of some current definitions and concepts.
Background Information
The earliest supervisors in America's schools were often nothing more than overly critical "snoops" whose main job was to find what a teacher was doing wrong and report it to the teacher's superiors. Today we refer to this type of supervisor as a "snoopervisor". It was more likely that a teacher would receive a reprimand or dismissal as a result of those supervisory visits.
The role of the school supervisor has changed drastically from the humble beginnings of America's schools. Our public school system has gone through many different stages of development. Likewise, our educational supervisors have evolved as well.
Need for the Study
Since our public school system has gone through so many changes, (and continues to do so), a clear understanding of the responsibilities of clinical supervision is needed in order to properly prepare those wishing to serve in that capacity. Today's supervisors must know what is expected of them and some of the more current methods and concepts being used in clinical supervision.
Research Questions
To achieve the purpose of this study the following questions will be examined:
What is clinical supervision?
What are some of the basic concepts currently being used in clinical supervision?
How can clinical supervisors help their teachers become better educators?
Definitions of Terms
clinical supervisor - anyone in the public school system that directs and oversees the performance of teachers.
clinical supervision- guidance designed and given to improve a teacher's classroom performance
coaching- a person who trains or gives instruction to another (teacher or educator)
school and school system policy - rules and regulations of the school system and the local school in which they teach
curriculum - the sum total of all experiences under...
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