The impact of head teachers' supervision on staff performance in primary schools in Kwapa Sub-County Tororo District
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Date
2017-11
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Kampala International University.College of Education
Abstract
The objective of this study was to find out whether primary headteachers carry
out instructional supervision in their schools in Kwapa Sub-County, Tororo
District.
The study targeted the headteachers and the classroom teachers since they are
key players in the teaching and learning situation.
The study involved three primary headteachers and twenty seven primary
teachers.
Three null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study namely:
Headteachers do not carry out instructional supervision. The methods used in
instructional supervision will not affect the teaching and learning process.
Thirdly headteachers will be not be able to identify training needs of teachers.
Data was collected using three types of instruments namely: questionnaires.
Interview and observation. These were analyzed using percentages and tables.
The findings revealed that instructional supervision was not carried out in the
selected primary schools by headteachers.
It was concluded that headteachers in Kwapa Sub-County are not carry out their
role of instructional supervisions.
The method headteachers used in carrying out instructional supervision were
inadequate. There was lack of in service training in form of school based
refresher course. There were counseling services give to teachers after
supervision.
In the light of these findings, recommendations for improvement and further
course of action by appropriate authorities were made.
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Research report submitted to the College of Education, Open and Distance Learning as partial fulfillment of requirements for the award of a degree of bachelor of Education Primary of Kampala International University
Keywords
Head teachers', Supervision, Staff, Performance