Supervision: A Guide to Practice [Hardcover]

Jon Wiles (Author), Joseph Bondi (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0024276413 | ISBN-13: 978-0024276414 | Publication Date: October 16, 1995 | Edition: 4 Sub

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.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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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.

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Key Benefit: This practical, user-friendly guide presents the most current, teacher-effective research available and applys it through the authors' experience in real-life teaching. Key Topics: The Fourth Edition reflects the growing complexity of education and provides pragmatic tools for addressing educators' changing needs.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 391 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 4 Sub edition (October 16, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0024276413
• ISBN-13: 978-0024276414
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,073,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jon Wiles is an experienced educational consultant and author of ten textbooks on education. In addition, he is the author of two biographical books: Suzanne Tillier: Story of an Extraordinary Woman and Phillip Singer: An Accounting.

Jon and his wife Michele reside in St. Augustine, Florida.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Practical purchase..., June 5, 2010

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This review is from: Supervision: A Guide to Practice (6th Edition) (Paperback)

I had to get this for a graduate class, and it was well worth the money, practical ideas to use in my coaching position every day.

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT SERVICE. THANKS ~j~, October 11, 2009

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they let me return the book without any problems since my professor wanted another book instead. very courteous and kind. thanks and godbless ~j~

4.0 out of 5 stars book was exactly what I needed, March 8, 2007

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It was used but in great condition!! Spent 50.00 less than at the school book store!