| Supervision |
| Defined: Function of control which evaluates current action while in progress and assures that execution is taking place in accordance with plans and instructions. | ||||||||||||||||
| Locating Books for Supervision:
The University Libraries Catalog (library.ua.edu) provides call number and location of books in McLure Education Library, as well the Gorgas Main Library and the Business, Science and Health Libraries. Here are a few Library of Congress (LC) Subject Headings and Call Numbers to get your search started:
Teaching and curriculum resources (textbooks, curriculum guides, ideas guides, etc) can also be found by browsing the catalog for items with CURR.MAT. call number designations. These materials are located on the basement level of McLure Library. |
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| Locating Supervision Journals:
The University Libraries Catalog (library.ua.edu) provides call number and location information on journals held by University Libraries. It also provides a link to extensive databases holdings (www.lib.ua.edu/databases/). The following databases are most appropriate for those seeking Supervision information: |
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Supervision Journals held By McLure Education Library:
NOTE: McLure Library holds current issues in the Reading Room. Bound Volumes are shelved on the 2nd Floor, directly behind the Reference Area. |
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Reference Works by Subject/Title/Call Number: Supervision Reference:
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Supplementary Curriculum Materials: Beyond materials listed in the Library Catalog, McLure Library also carries the Kraus Curriculum Development Library. This collection is available on microfiche and is located next to the ERIC microfiche on the basement level of McLure Library. The curriculum guides in this collection were selected at Annual meetings of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (www.ascd.org). |
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Internet Resources: Association for Supervision and Instructional Leadership www.ascd.orgThe Association for Supervision and Instructional Leadership (ASCD) is an international, non-profit, non-partisan organization that represents 160,000 educators from more than 135 countries and 66 affiliates. The ASCD provides professional development resources in curriculum and supervision. The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) www.nassp.org/ The NASSP characterizes their goal as “Excellence in School Leadership.” It sets out to achieve this goal by providing numerous programs and member services and educating Congress on important educational issues. Parent organization to the National Honor Society. National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) www.naesp.org/ The mission of the National Association of Elementary School Principals is to lead in the advocacy and support for elementary and middle level principals and other education leaders in their commitment to all children. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision www.acesonline.net/ The Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) emphasizes the need for quality education and supervision of counselors in all work settings. Through the accreditation process and professional development activities, ACES strives to continue to improve the education, credentialing and supervision of counselors. National Association of Pupil Services Administrators www.napsa.com/ NAPSA is a national association of student services administrators with members across the nation and two foreign countries. The NAPSA mission is development and implementation of public education policy that promotes excellent programs and services essential for student success. |
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