Effects of supervision on staff performance in selected Senior High Schools in the Obuasi Municipal Education Directorate

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of supervision on staff performance in the Obuasi Municipal Education Directorate. The study was a descriptive research survey design with a random purposive sampling size of 130 respondents. Questionnaires were used to collect data and frequency units and percentages were used to analyse the data. The study revealed that, quality supervision whether internal or external enhanced teacher performance while poor supervision undermined teaching and learning. Supervision was considered an important tool for staff performance. Also, internal supervision was considered more effective by many internal supervisors, while external supervisors preferred both. Lastly, teacher satisfaction was perceived to be critical to staff performance notwithstanding effective supervision. However, it came to the fore that supervisors have challenges such as late payment of their allowances and negative attitudes put up by some teachers. It was recommended that in-service training (INSET) should be organized for teachers and head teachers to highlight the essence of supervision.