Influence of head teachers’ instructional supervision practices on pupils’ performance in kenya certificate of primary education performance in Ngong Sub-County, Kenya
Abstract
Effective supervision and inspection is vital if the government is to achieve its
objective of providing quality basic education that is relevant to its development
goals. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of head teacher’s
instructional supervision on KCPE performance in public primary schools Ngong
Sub County, Kajiado County, Kenya. The study was guided by four specific
objectives which were a) to assess the extent to which head teachers class room
visits influence pupil’s performance in KCPE. b) to establish the extent to which
professional records checks by the head teacher influence pupil’s performance in
KCPE. c) to examine the extent to which head teachers post conference
discussions influence pupil’s performance in KCPE; and d) to determine the
extent to which head teacher supervision on syllabus coverage influences pupil’s
performance in KCPE. The study adopted descriptive survey design method to
collect information. The study focused on the target population of 7 head teachers
and 41 upper primary school teachers (class six, seven and eight) from the seven
public primary schools performing poorly in Ngong Sub County. Sampling was
done by listing the names of all the teachers and the head teachers in alphabetical
order. They were then selected purposively as key players in the study.This study
utilized a questionnaire and an interview guide to collect primary data as used in
various previous research projects. Data collected was purely quantitative and
qualitative and it was analyzed by descriptive analysis and content analysis. The
descriptive statistical tools helped in describing the data and determining the
extent used. Data analysis used SPSS and Microsoft excels to generate
quantitative reports through tabulations, percentages, and measures of central
tendency. Tables were used to present responses and facilitate comparison.
Tabulation for each questionnaire depending on the responses of the study units
was made. This study concluded that instructional supervision is a combination of
process, procedures and conditions designed to advance the work effectiveness of
individuals and groups. It was deemed to oversee smooth learning process.
Instructional supervision stimulates teachers to improve instruction, revise and
maintain instructions and methods of teaching. The study recommended that head
teachers should involve teachers in their instructional supervision which would
enhance participation and hence better academic performance thus promoting
good relation between head teachers and teachers. Based on the findings of the
study, it was suggested that a study on teachers’ perception of instruction
supervision and their job performance should be conducted. Instruction
supervision should be friendly and not fault findings. Teachers should ask for it
and not be forced for better performance
Citation
A Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Education in Educational AdministrationCollections
- Faculty of Education (FEd) [5964]