SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION

Topic: Functions of Instructional Supervision

Objectives:
 Discuss the functions of instructional supervision such as goal development, program
development, control development, control and coordination, problem solving,
professional development, motivation and evaluation.
 Conduct a survey involving teachers on the level of awareness of the supervisors on the
functions of supervision.

Focus of Discussion:
 Instructional Supervision definition, Qualities and Roles of Supervisors
 Functions of Instructional Supervision
 How is instructional Supervision done in the work place?

Methodology:
 Group Discussion/ Activity

Evaluation:
 Evaluating Supervisors using an evaluation form for instructional supervision
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISION
It involves the stimulation of professional growth and development of teachers, the
selection and revision of educational objectives, material of instructions and methods of
teaching; and the evaluation of instruction.

FUNCTIONS OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISION

1. Goal Development
2. Program Development
3. Control and Coordination
4. Problem Solving
5. Professional Development
6. Motivation and Evaluation

GOAL DEVELOPMENT
It is a continuous process which requires regular examination, evaluation, modification and
changing (if needed) of the goals of the teaching-learning process through the cooperative efforts
of both the teachers and the supervisors.
 The improvement of teaching act.
 The improvement of the teachers in service.
 The selection and organization of subject matter.
 Testing and measuring
 The rating of teachers

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
The role of supervision in program development is to provide appropriate complementary
technical and professional services and support.

ROLE OF THE INSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

1. Planner
2. Organizer
3. Leader
4. Evaluator and Appraiser
5. Motivator
6. Communicator
7. Decision Maker
CONTROL AND COORDINATION
Effective coordination requires the establishment of a comprehensive system of
communication among the units in order to strengthen the system of supervision and improve the
quality of instruction.

PROBLEM SOLVING
Teachers and learners are always confronted with a variety of problems of varying degree
of difficulty. The supervisory system should be ready to resolve these emerging problems.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In education, professional development may be used in reference to a wide variety of
specialized training, formal education, or advanced professional learning intended to help
administrators, teachers, and other educators improve their professional knowledge, competence,
skill, and effectiveness.

MOTIVATION AND EVALUATION

Motivation
 It is enhancing a person’s desire to do something. It is the supervisor’s
responsibility to work with teachers to foster an intrinsic desire to improve their
instructional performance.
Evaluation
 It is the process of ascertaining or fudging the value or amount of something by
careful appraisal.

Importance of Evaluation:

 Evaluation is important to the classroom teachers, supervisors, and administrators in

directing as well as guiding teaching and learning.
 Evaluation aids in devising more effective instructional materials procedures of
instructions.
 Evaluation also helps to measures the validity and reliability of instruction.
 Evaluation stimulants students to study.
 Evaluation helps teachers to discover the needs of the pupils.
 Evaluation likewise helps to provide objective evidences for effective cooperation
between parents and teachers.
 Evaluation helps parents to understand pupils-growth, interest, and potentials.