Supervisory Practices of the School Heads and the Master Teachers in Classroom Observation: Basis for a Proposed Action Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Instructional leaders perform dynamic roles and functions in an educational institution. They shape the landscape of a school’s performance, motivate teachers and students, link with community partners and improve classroom instruction through administration and supervision. Schools heads and master teachers are in the position to do supervision of instruction. Classroom observation aims to promote and encourage better performance of teachers.

METHODS

There were eight (8) elementary school heads and 35 master teachers who served as respondents in this study from select public elementary schools in Area 3 of the Division of Batangas province. The study employed the descriptive method of research and the questionnaire as the sole data-gathering instrument. The statistical tools used were weighted mean, percentage ranking and t-test.

RESULTS

Based on the findings, the following recommendations were given: 1. The school heads and master teachers may supervise the teachers in terms of the interaction of the students with the learning materials. Accordingly, teachers are advised to familiar instructional aids and use Information Computer Technology instruction to encourage optimum classroom participation and motivation.2. It is recommended that the school heads and master teachers orient and help new teachers in the usage of appropriate strategy or techniques of classroom management most especially during classroom observation.3. Experienced teachers are also encouraged to help and guide new beginning teachers in lesson planning utilization of appropriate instructional materials and choosing of authentic assessment and evaluation tools in line with K to 12 Curriculum. 4. The purposes and benefits of classroom observation are advised to be discussed before the onset of pre and post observation in a panel discussion.5. A similar study is recommended to be conducted to gain helpful insights and information regarding classroom observation.6. The cooperation and involvement of both instructional leaders and teaching personnel should be solicited for the good of the academic community.

DISCUSSIONS

The result was conducted to ascertain the supervisory practices of school heads and master teachers in classroom observation in selected schools with the end in view of proposing a plan of action that would enhance the supervisory practices of instructional leaders in classroom observation. Instructional leaders reinforce and enhance teaching practices through an effective supervision of instruction.