Abstract: The study aimed to find out the extent of the Instructional Supervision of the Principals in Public High Schools in Cotabato City in terms of: a. Guidance provided to teachers, b. Support provided to teachers and c. Continuous assessment provided to teachers. Also it answers the extent of the pedagogical competence of the teachers in Public High Schools in Cotabato City in terms of: a. Theoretical Knowledge, b. Teaching Skills and c. Attitude characterized by willingness and ability to develop. Lastly, it determines the significant relationship between the instructional supervision of the Principals and pedagogical competence of the teachers in Public High Schools in Cotabato City.
Based on the findings, the researcher concludes that the extent of the instructional supervision of the principals in public high school in Cotabato City is adequate. The study established that the principal orient new teaching staff, engages teachers in mutual dialogue about ways to improve teaching, offers useful suggestions to improve instructional practices. Principals also initiates seminars to educate teachers on appropriate teaching methods and makes himself/herself available to give advice and instructional support. These roles were rated very highly as being performed always.
Moreover, the extent of the pedagogical competence of the teachers in public high schools in Cotabato City is good enough since they have mastered their field of specialization, have updated knowledge on the current curriculum and have the ability to deliver the lessons in the widest perspective view.
The study also proves the significant relationship of instructional supervision of the principals to pedagogical competence of the teachers. Instructional supervision through classroom observations is a critical factor in enhancing pedagogical practices of the teachers. Effective instructional supervision can be enhanced through classroom observations that are collaboratively planned by both the supervisors and the teachers followed feedback that is communicated in a collegial and supportive manner. Furthermore, keen supervision of schemes of work and lesson plan preparation ensure that teachers adhere to the standards set by the Department of Education.
Title: INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISION AND PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN COTABATO CITY
Author: KAREN C. SOLON, MAED, MARILYN G. BILLONES, Ph.D.
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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