ED 578fall 2010

Review of Chapter 1&

Chapter 2 and 3 Discussion

Historical ViewINSPECTORS

SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENTA– TAYLOR

DEMOCRATIC METHOD – DEWEY

SCIENTIFIC METHOD - BARR

LEADERSHIP EMERGES

CLINIICAL SUPERVISION

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

STANDARDS-BASED

Review of Chapter 1“Supervision lacks focus largely due to the lack of research and continuing disagreement on the definition and purposes of supervision”

Alfonso & Firth (p.180), Instructional Supervision

Two Essential Questions

What is your definition of supervision?

What is your belief system as it relates to supervision?

Definition of SupervisionThe authors (Sullivan & Glanz) view

supervision as the center for the improvement of instruction.

“Supervision is the process of engaging teacher in dialogue for the purpose of improving teaching and increasing achievement” (p. 4)

CHAPTER 2 – Interpersonal Approaches to SupervisionHow do the four interpersonal approaches

to supervision in Chapter 2 relate to and support Sullivan and Glanz definition of supervision?

1. Directive Control2. Directive Informational3. Collaborative4. Self-Directed

Connecting Models

Compare and Contrast the Interpersonal Approaches in Sullivan and Glanz with the Hersey and Blanchard Model for Situational Leadership, which was discussed in ED 517.

Moving Toward Your Definition of Supervision(page 35) Sullivan & Glanz

Think About…1. Factors that influenced our professional

work2. Your views, beliefs, and vision of the way a

school should be (climate & culture)3. Support your ideas with examples from

literature

Chapter 3 – Observation Tools and Techniques

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Tools & Techniques

Now that you have reviewed the 32 Tools and Techniques in Chapter 3 of Sullivan and Glanz, what type of tool and/or technique would best support you and your definition of supervision?

-Construct support for your answer-

Putting it All Together

(ch. 1) What is your definition and what is your belief system that supports your definition?

(ch. 2) What approach and interpersonal skills will you utilize to support you through the supervision process?

(ch. 3) What tools and techniques will you utilized to support you through the supervision process?

Tools & Techniques

Now that you have reviewed the 32 Tools and Techniques in Chapter 3 of Sullivan and Glanz, what type of tool and/or technique would best support you and your definition of supervision?

-Construct support for your answer-

A well designed teacher evaluation system is a powerful tool to ensure quality teaching and promote professional learning.

As a member of a committee to review the district’s Supervision Plan, you have been asked to present your ideas. Your plan should reflect your vision of supervision as well as address:

The needs of the teachers and the districtThe components of your systemThe rationale for your choices