Challenges and practices of instructional supervision in basic schools in the Asokore Manpong municipal

Abstract

This study was conducted to assess the practices and challenges of instructional supervision in public basic schools in the Asokore Manpong Municipal. Descriptive survey method was employed. Asokore Manpong Municipal was selected for the study through the purposive sampling technique. All the head teachers and teachers were sampled through simple random sampling technique respectively. From these sample schools, 11 head teachers and 96 teachers were considered as the respondents of the study. Questionnaire was used as a main tool of data collection. Interview was also used to substantiate the data gathered through questionnaires. Frequency count and percentages were utilised to analyse quantitative data gained through the questionnaires. The qualitative data gathered thorough interview was also analysed by narration. The result of the study indicated that head teachers in the study area employed a variety of supervisory options to supervise their teachers base on the level of maturity of the individual teacher. Work overload of head teachers and lack of regular in-service training for head teachers were identified in the study as the challenges faced by head teachers. The study recommended reduction of workload of head teachers, regular in-service training for instructional supervisors, and the existence of cordial relationship between head teachers and teachers and sensitisation of School Management Committee and Parents Teachers Association on their roles in the schools.