The Perceived Effect Of Instructional Supervision Of Junior High School Head Teacher On Teacher Performance At Obuasi East Municipality

Abstract

This study assessed the perceived effects of instructional supervision of junior high school Head teacher on teacher performance at Obuasi East Municipality. The work was based on these objectives: To determine the type of supervision used at schools in Obuasi East Municipality, to investigate the type of supervision teachers prefer at the Obuasi East Municipality, to identify the main problems associated with supervision of instruction in Junior High Schools in Obuasi East Municipality and to identify strategies that could improve supervision of JHSs in the Obuasi East Municipality. The researcher adopted the descriptive research design. The population of the study was 180 respondents which comprised 4 School Improvement Support Officer (SISOs), 16 Head teachers, 80 Teachers and 80 School Prefects. The sampling method used was the random sampling for Head teachers, Teachers and School Prefects and purposive for SISOs. The main instruments used to collect data were questionnaires and interview. The findings revealed that, SISOs expressed a unanimous preference for a combination of internal and external supervision. Also participants show an almost equal preference for both internal and external supervision, indicating a lack of consensus on the preferred form of supervision. Again the significant challenges identified in the study is the lack of sufficient resources for supervision. However the suggestion made was that adequate resources should be available for supervisors to enhance teaching and learning. It was therefore recommended that, the government must ensure the availability of adequate teaching materials, technological tools, and support staff for effective supervision. Investment in educational infrastructure is essential to provide the necessary resources for both supervisors and teachers to improve the teaching and learning process.