Challenges and training needs of circuit supervisors in Awutu Breku District of Central Region

Abstract

This research sought to identify the challenges facing circuit supervisors and their needs in the Awutu Breku District of Central Region.The target population for this study comprised of all the 10 circuits supervisors of Awutu Breku District Education Directorate. Purposive sampling was employed to select the 10 circuit supervisors. The study employed descriptive case study design.Qualitative techniques were employed in order to analyse the obtained data. Results emanating from the study points to the following: poor perception of teachers towards supervision and lack of knowledge and experience were the challenges facing circuit supervisors in the District, Lack of adequate skills to ensure effective and quality supervision of schools were the factors contribute to the challenges facing circuit supervisors in the District. Challenges faced by circuit supervisors included but not limited to; job training and induction needs.It was recommended that Government,Municipal and District Directorate should embark on workshops to educate teachers to help circuit supervisors for effective work. Municipal and District Education Directors should be fairness and embark on-the-job capacity building for circuit supervisors and lastly, Metropolis, Municipal and District Education Directors should embark on-the-job training needs and induction needs of circuit supervisors.