Abstract
Directors of early childhood programs wear many hats in the performance of their job responsibilities. One of the most important is that of providing leadership through effective supervision of staff. Promoting positive and helping relationships among the staff yields confident, motivated caregivers who want to provide quality care and education for young children.
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Diane M. Kohl is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Child and Family Development at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA.
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Kohl, D.M. Supervisory techniques for positive performance. Early Childhood Educ J 17, 16–18 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01619647
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01619647