The State of Preservice Teacher Supervision in a Decade of Reform: A Literature Review

• In Event: The Development of Teachers: Support From Preservice Through In-Service

Abstract

As the clinical component of teacher education has gained attention, this movement requires school principals who are responsible for inservice teacher supervison and teacher educators who are responsible for PST supervision to collaborate within the school context. The review explored the question, “What is the state of PST field supervision since the publication of the NCATE PDS Standards?” This comprehensive literature review explores the research published between 2001 and 2013 in the field of PST supervision. Findings suggest that little change has occurred in the university supervisor role or function during the last decade. Additionally, little empirical evidence suggests that the school leader is playing an increasing role in uniting preservice teacher and inservice teacher professional learning.

Authors

• Jennifer Lynn Jacobs, University of South Florida

• Diane Yendol-Hoppey, University of South Florida

• Rebecca West Burns, University of South Florida

• Katie Arndt, University of South Florida

• Vanessa Casciola, University of South Florida