Abstract:
This research assessed the supervisory practices of heads of basic schools in
Ablekumah Central Municipality in relation to the implementation of the new
standard-based curriculum. The study adopted mixed method research approach
which is also called the triangulation design. In this design three headteachers and
fifty teachers were randomly sampled from a population of two hundred and eighty
six. From the analysis of the quantitative and qualitative data, it can be observed that
supervisory practices have changed since the introduction of the new curriculum.
While teachers admitted to seeing these changes in the quantitative data, head
teachers through the interviews confirmed some of these changes. Headteachers are
adopting new supervisory practices and are becoming more interested in supporting
their teachers to improve learning. These notwithstanding, it was observed inadequate
training on the curriculum is obstructing its effective implementation. The study
concluded that supervisory practices in the Municipality brings about greater impact
on teaching and learning and therefore recommended that educators be given inservice
training on the new curriculum. Also, headteachers should be motivated for
adopting innovative supervisory practices and encouraged to put in much effort with
the organisation of the professional learning communities.
Description:
A Research Dissertation in the Department of Educational Foundations,
Faculty of Educational Studies, submitted to the School
of Graduate Studies, in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the award of the degree
Master of Education
(School Supervision)
in University of Education, Winneba