Extent of Supervisory Practices of School Heads, Dominant Teachers' Work Values and Level of Teaching Competency: Basis for Strengthening Supervisory Skills Framework

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Supervision is an important task for school head. It is the act of being in charge and making sure that everything is done correctly. On the other hand, the Central Glan District report revealed that some parents filed a complaint against an elementary school teacher about his no or irregular attendance to his class. The researcher would like to find out the extent of supervisory practices and the teachers' work values because these variables are factors for students academic performance. Lastly, the level of teaching competency also must be determined as this could also be seen as another factor in the equation.

METHODS

This study utilized the descriptive survey method of research in determining the extent of supervisory practices of school heads, work values and teaching competency of teachers in Central Glan District. This method is very important to visualize a situation as a means for the understanding what is happening and is a fact-finding study with adequate and accurate interpretation.

RESULTS

It was noted that the school heads were moderately performed supervisory practices in school with a mean of x̄ = 2.21. On the other hand, the teachers have a high level of work values with a mean of x̄=3.54. And lastly, The teacher was rated as very good in terms of teacher's competencies with a mean of x̄= 4.15.

DISCUSSIONS

The result shows that the school heads should improve their supervisory practices since it plays an important role in promoting and developing the learning and professional growth of teachers. Lack of supervisory skills may result in conflict between teachers and supervisors when teachers feel unfairly treated.