Study Guide
Test Design and Test Objectives
Field 82: Supervisor
Test Overview
| Format | Computer-based test (CBT) |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 100 selected-response questions |
| Time | 2 hours and 30 minutes (does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial) |
| Passing Score | 240 |
Pie chart of approximate test weighting outlined in the table below.
Test Objectives
| Subareas | Range of Objectives | Approximate Test Proportions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Educational Leadership | 01–03 | 20% |
| II | Social, Cultural, and Legal Context | 04–06 | 20% |
| III | Effective Communication | 07–09 | 20% |
| IV | Educational Management | 10–12 | 20% |
| V | Curriculum and Instruction | 13–15 | 20% |
| Total Proportion | 100% | ||
Subarea I–Educational Leadership
Objective 0001: Understand how to support and promote the mission of the educational organization.
For example:- understanding how to participate in the development of a mission statement for the educational organization
- identifying ways to promote fulfillment of the organization’s mission
- demonstrating knowledge of strategies to promote the welfare of all students in a diverse community
- demonstrating awareness of the historical role of education in a democratic society
- recognizing ways to provide purpose and direction for individuals and groups within the organization
- understanding how to set priorities to address the needs of students, faculty, staff, and community members
- demonstrating knowledge of methods for developing a strategic plan that enhances teaching and learning
- understanding how to work with members of the educational community to develop strategic goals and action plans
Objective 0002: Understand how to sustain a climate of innovation and change in the educational organization.
For example:- understanding how to improve student achievement by identifying, implementing, and monitoring necessary changes
- analyzing the process and ongoing nature of change within the educational organization and the community
- evaluating how various educational issues, trends, and reform initiatives affect students, schools, and the community
- recognizing the nature, role, and use of educational research
- applying effective strategies for initiating change and overcoming obstacles to change
- identifying effective ways to enlist support for reform activities
- identifying strategies for fostering a responsible risk-taking environment
- applying strategies for motivating and empowering members of the educational community to initiate and implement positive change in the organization
Objective 0003: Understand strategies for promoting professional development in the educational organization.
For example:- identifying strategies for determining staff development needs
- applying knowledge of effective strategies for promoting staff learning and development
- understanding how to encourage reflective practice for self and staff
- identifying strategies for working collaboratively with staff to develop and implement plans for continuous professional growth
- applying principles of adult learning
- analyzing strategies for motivating adults to grow and develop in constructive directions
- identifying strategies for creating effective professional development programs
- understanding how to use documentation of one’s own performance to design and continually adapt a personal professional development plan
- identifying resources for continuing professional development
Subarea II–Social, Cultural, and Legal Context
Objective 0004: Understand how to promote equity in educational programs.
For example:- identifying procedures to ensure equal educational opportunity in school program
- analyzing strategies to promote understanding and appreciation of diversity in the community
- identifying strategies for dealing with international issues that affect teaching and learning
- understanding how to engender an atmosphere that encourages respect, sensitivity, and appreciation for the social, linguistic, and cultural diversity of the educational community
- analyzing the differences between equal and equitable treatment
- recognizing signs and patterns of discrimination
- identifying strategies to eliminate inequitable treatment
- analyzing the educational, social, and political implications of diversity and how those factors influence student success
Objective 0005: Understand and ensure compliance with Arizona and federal statutes and regulations.
For example:- identifying the legal rights and responsibilities of students, staff, and parents/guardians
- demonstrating knowledge of procedures to address potential civil and criminal liabilities of the schools
- applying knowledge of legal requirements affecting student supervision
- demonstrating knowledge of federal, state, and local education law
- understanding how to adjust policy in accordance with state and federal requirements
- analyzing the legal aspects of school administration
- interpreting the ethical responsibilities of schools and the members of the educational community
- understanding how the Arizona Constitution and U.S. Constitution, local policies, and statutory, common, and case law regulate the behavior of students, faculty, and staff in the schools
Objective 0006: Apply knowledge of educational policy and school governance.
For example:- demonstrating familiarity with the system of public school governance and the legislative process
- recognizing the roles of federal, state, and district authorities in school governance
- demonstrating knowledge of the respective functions of policymakers, administrators, and school councils
- understanding how to develop effective working relationships with policymakers
- applying strategies for ensuring timely and effective communication with policymakers
- analyzing the role of administrators in working with policymakers in specific contexts
- applying knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of district and building-level administrators
- identifying strategies for implementing policies fairly and effectively throughout the educational community
Subarea III–Effective Communication
Objective 0007: Understand the use of effective communication strategies to build support for improving the learning environment.
For example:- applying strategies for communicating the mission, goals, purpose, and priorities of the educational organization to all members of the community
- identifying positive and proactive strategies to strengthen community support for organizational priorities
- identifying appropriate channels and media for communicating educational plans, ideas, and goals
- evaluating various strategies for communicating expectations and results to students, staff, parents/guardians, and the community
- understanding how to formulate plans for internal and external communications
- understanding how to serve as an articulate spokesperson for the welfare of all students in a diverse community
Objective 0008: Understand how to encourage and respond to feedback from members of the educational and local community.
For example:- identifying strategies for obtaining information and feedback from all groups within the educational community
- understanding how to make constructive use of feedback from the educational and local community
- demonstrating knowledge of active listening skills
- demonstrating sensitivity to the culture and political environment of the schools and community
- demonstrating knowledge of strategies for applying public relations skills in response to community feedback
- identifying effective strategies for encouraging support and involvement from members of the educational community
- understanding how to respond appropriately to electronic and printed news media
Objective 0009: Understand how to encourage and support teamwork to promote the mission of the educational organization.
For example:- identifying methods for leading and supporting teams that are committed to student learning
- applying knowledge of group development and group processes
- demonstrating knowledge of team-building and motivational skills
- analyzing methods for empowering administrators, staff at all levels, students, and parents/guardians to be leaders in the school community
- demonstrating knowledge of multiple approaches to group dynamics and utilizing process skills
- analyzing the uses of peer collaboration among staff at all levels
- identifying effective methods for facilitating various types of work groups and achieving organizational goals through collaboration
- understanding how to build consensus and resolve conflicts in the organization
Subarea IV–Educational Management
Objective 0010: Apply principles of management and organizational behavior in problem solving, decision making, and organizational development.
For example:- demonstrating knowledge of management theories and principles
- applying principles of organizational behavior
- identifying strategies for evaluating and promoting organizational morale
- analyzing the nature of organizational problems and potential solutions
- applying methods for gathering, analyzing, and using data to support decision making
- understanding how to identify, frame, and solve problems
- identifying procedures for monitoring and controlling activities and projects
- applying project management and time management skills
- identifying strategies for delegating at appropriate organizational levels
- understanding how to identify priorities and formulate plans of action to meet internal and external expectations
- analyzing how technology can be used to support educational management
Objective 0011: Understand the financial management of educational programs.
For example:- demonstrating knowledge of public school financing, including issues of equity
- recognizing sources of funding and restrictions on the use of various funds
- identifying types and characteristics of budgets
- recognizing stages in the budget development process
- demonstrating knowledge of procedures for funding the acquisition and maintenance of instructional resources, media, and equipment
- recognizing guidelines for the requisition, approval, and inventorying of instructional equipment and supplies
- understanding appropriate ways to keep staff informed about the availability of resources
- applying principles for managing scarce resources and for grant writing
Objective 0012: Apply principles of effective human resource management.
For example:- identifying the legal issues affecting school personnel selection, development, supervision, retention, and dismissal
- understanding how to apply adult motivation research to select appropriate models of supervision
- identifying strategies for creating staff objectives and assignments
- demonstrating knowledge of employee benefits and alternative employee benefit packages
- analyzing strategies for using staff evaluation and staff development systems to improve the performance of staff members
- applying knowledge of procedures and requirements for disciplining and dismissing staff
- applying ethical standards of the profession to the daily practice of human resource management
- understanding how personnel practices affect quality and justice in the workplace
Subarea V–Curriculum and Instruction
Objective 0013: Understand principles and characteristics of curriculum planning, design, implementation, and evaluation.
For example:- demonstrating familiarity with basic principles of curriculum planning and design
- identifying strategies for leading the educational community in the adoption of challenging content standards
- understanding how to match curriculum and instruction to state standards and expectations for students
- analyzing the implications of occupational trends and extra-curricular programs for curriculum planning
- understanding how to apply knowledge of human development in defining instructional objectives
- understanding how curricular alignment and sequence promote student achievement
- identifying effective methods for involving and leading stakeholders in curriculum planning
- analyzing considerations involved in creating curricula for all students, including diverse populations and those with unique abilities, disabilities, and social challenges
Objective 0014: Understand principles and characteristics of instruction designed to promote student achievement.
For example:- demonstrating familiarity with the stages of physical, cognitive, moral, social, and emotional development
- demonstrating knowledge of instructional management systems that incorporate research findings on learning, motivation, instructional strategies, instructional time, and resources to maximize student achievement
- applying knowledge of research findings on multicultural sensitivity and learning styles
- evaluating the instructional implications of different learning styles, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and disabilities
- identifying strategies for implementing programs to help all students develop as caring and informed citizens
- understanding effective ways of using technology to support curriculum and instruction
Objective 0015: Understand principles, purposes, and methods of student assessment.
For example:- demonstrating knowledge of valid and reliable performance indicators and testing procedures to measure student achievement
- identifying assessment strategies to help students achieve at high levels
- demonstrating knowledge of the basic principles of educational testing and measurement
- demonstrating knowledge of alternative assessment methodology
- evaluating instructional programs and models of instruction
- interpreting and using test results
- applying basic statistical, data-collection, and data-analysis techniques
- understanding how to use data to analyze the current state of student learning
- analyzing the role of assessment in educational accountability