THE IMPACT OF EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISION ON SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER'S ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN CLASSROOM

Abstract

This paper examines the influence of effective instructional supervision on secondary school teacher's active participation in classroom teaching. It argues that effective supervision, characterized by collaborative, supportive, and data-driven practices, fosters a culture of professional growth and ownership, leading to teachers feeling more empowered and motivated to actively engage in their classrooms. The paper explores various elements of effective supervision, such as feedback, goal setting, and professional development, and analyzes their impact on teacher's active participation in terms of incorporating new strategies, enhancing student engagement, and promoting a dynamic learning environment. Lack of supervision by head teacher/principal in secondary schools affects teachers work performances which in turn makes them to be reluctant to do their classroom work effectively and this affects the student’s academic performances. The study showed that mismanagement of time by both the head teacher and teachers in the school affects student’s academic performances.