Supervisory Practices adopted by Headmasters of SHSs and External Supervisors in the Adansi Educational Directorates of Ashanti Region

Table of Contents

• CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
• CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
• Conceptual Framework
• Theoretical Framework
• Empirical Literature
• CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• Research Design
• Population of the Study
• Sampling Technique
• Instrumentation
• Data Collection Procedures
• Data Analysis Techniques
• CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
• CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Objectives and Key Themes

This thesis investigates the effectiveness of supervisory practices employed by headmasters and external supervisors in secondary schools within the Adansi Educational Directorates of the Ashanti Region, Ghana. The study aims to understand the impact of these practices on teaching, learning, and student academic achievement.

• Evaluation of supervisory practices implemented by headmasters and external supervisors
• Assessment of the impact of supervision on teaching and learning processes
• Analysis of the relationship between supervisory practices and student academic performance
• Identification of challenges faced in effective supervision
• Recommendations for enhancing supervisory practices and improving educational outcomes

Chapter Summaries

• Chapter One: Introduction

  This chapter introduces the research topic, outlines its significance, and establishes the research problem. It provides background information about the context of the study and highlights the gaps in existing knowledge that the research aims to address.

• Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature

  This chapter presents a comprehensive review of existing literature related to the research topic. It examines various theoretical frameworks, empirical studies, and conceptual perspectives relevant to supervisory practices in educational settings.

• Chapter Three: Research Methodology

  This chapter outlines the research design, methodology, and procedures employed in the study. It describes the population, sampling techniques, instruments used for data collection, and data analysis methods. The chapter also addresses the ethical considerations and limitations of the study.

• Chapter Four: Data Presentation, Analysis, and Discussion

  This chapter presents and analyzes the data collected through the study. It presents findings, interprets results, and discusses the significance of the findings in relation to existing literature and theoretical frameworks.

Keywords

The primary focus of this research centers on the assessment of supervisory practices in secondary schools within the Adansi Educational Directorates of the Ashanti Region, Ghana. Key concepts include instructional supervision, headmaster supervision, external supervision, teaching and learning, student academic achievement, and challenges to effective supervision. The study examines various supervisory models and their impact on teacher effectiveness, student performance, and overall educational quality.