Challenges in Educational Monitoring and Supervision
*1Yusuf Rarah Sani, 2Nasiru Abubakar Katami, 3Suleman Idi Namiji, 4Habibu Adamu, & 5Fatima Mohammed
*1Department of Educational Management, Sokoto State University, Sokoto Email: yusufsanirara@gmail.com
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to examined the challenges in educational monitoring and supervisions. Both the monitoring and supervision are interdependent and interrelated. The relationship is symbolic one cannot function effectively without the other, they are expected to benefit each other in the use of school system, economic activities and acquisition of knowledge. This paper highlighted the need to link the monitoring and supervision into a cohesive that works effectively towards the achievement of mutually established goals. This paper comprehensive discussed the concept of monitoring, supervision and challenges in educational monitoring and supervision, for instance enhancing teaching and learning quality effective supervision provide continuous, formative feedback implementation. This paper revealed impact of poor monitoring and supervision, challenges do supervisors face in managing resistance from teachers during classroom observations as well as solution to overcoming challenges in educational monitoring and supervision. Parts of solution to overcoming challenges stated that, foster a culture of trust and collaborative growth; building trust is fundamental to reducing resistance and encouraging openness to feedback, supervisors should position themselves as partners in professional growth rather than solely as evaluators. The paper recommended by government and schools need dedicated, qualified experts in supervision. This requires appointing personnel with specialized training in education, administration and supervision and providing continuous professional development focused on pedagogical leadership and supportive mentoring, not just administrative control.
Keywords
Challenges, Educational, Monitoring, Supervision, School
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