THE ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL SUPERVISION IN SUSTAINABLE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS IN GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS IN KUWAIT
S. Alshareedah
This study aims to explore the role of educational supervision in the sustainable professional development of teachers in government schools in Kuwait. Employing a descriptive methodology, which is deemed most suitable for this research, the study utilized a structured questionnaire as the primary research tool. The questionnaire consisted of two parts: the first section gathered demographic data, while the second assessed the role of the school principal in the sustainable development of teachers. The survey was administered to a random sample of 248 school teachers in government schools.
Study Results:
High Perceptions of Supervisory Practices: Teachers reported high levels of satisfaction with the modern supervisory practices implemented by school principals.
Positive Views on Professional Development: Teachers expressed positive perceptions regarding professional development opportunities, highlighting their effectiveness and relevance.
Lack of Demographic Differences: The study found no statistically significant differences in perceptions based on gender, years of service, educational qualifications, or specialization.
Strong Correlation with Professional Development: A strong positive correlation was identified between the implementation of modern supervisory practices by school principals and the professional development of teachers in government schools.
Recommendations:
Training for School Principals: Conduct training sessions focused on modern supervisory practices to enhance the effectiveness of school principals in government schools.
Professional Development Enhancement:
Implement strategies to qualify and empower school principals to promote sustainable professional development for teachers.
Comparative Studies:
Replicate this study in private education schools to facilitate a comparison of results between public and private sectors.
Incentive Programs:
Establish financial and moral incentive programs for school principals who effectively adopt and apply modern supervisory practices.
Performance Monitoring Committees:
Form committees tasked with regular follow-ups to evaluate the impact of supervisory practices on school performance and teacher professional development.
Keywords: Educational supervision, School development, School principal, Government schools.