INFLUENCE OF PRINCIPALS’ SUPERVISION PRACTICES ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (KCSE) EXAMINATIONS IN KISUMU CENTRAL SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
Journal Title: International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences (IJPSS) - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 11
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of Principals’ supervision practices on academic performance in secondary schools in Kisumu central Sub County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following research objectives; checking of teachers’ records of work, classroom visitation, checking of students’ exercise books and provision of adequate teaching learning resources by the Principals. The study adopted X and Y theory whose proponent is Ludwig Von Bisch. The theory asserts that school as a system is composed of various parts which work together interrelated for accomplishment of stated goals. The study used descriptive survey research design whose purpose is to describe the state of affairs and involves a method of collecting data by interviewing or administering questionnaires to a sample of individuals. From the study 15 of the head teachers do not sit in class as teaching Process goes on, they do not check teachers’ records of work and check pupils’ exercise books. Teaching and learning resources were inadequate for effective learning. Teachers are to be encouraged to prepare records of work and other professional document to have effective teaching. Head teachers (15) indicated that they had not under gone any training before appointment. Head teachers had a lot of workload to accomplish their duties hence they have no time to supervise pupils work. The study equally found out that there was a strong positive correlation between Principals’ supervision activities and students’ performance in KCSE. The study recommended that head teachers should be provided with in-service courses on instructional supervision which is a prerequisite for academic performance. Head teachers should involve teachers in their instructional supervision which would enhance participating and hence better academic performance thus promoting good relation between head teachers and teachers.
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DENIS ABOK ALOO
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