The attributes of effective cluster Resource Center Supervisors in primary Schools of BunoBedele Zone

Abstract

The main objective of the study was to investigate the attributes of effective cluster resource center supervisors in selected primary schools of Buno Bedele Zone. To achieve the intended objective of this study descriptive research method was used with quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative data were collected from 150 sample respondents of teachers through questionnaire and qualitative data were collected through interview from principals, supervisors and woreda supervisors. The collected data were analyzed in percentage, mea and standard deviation Based on the analysis made of this study the findings of this study were identified. Then the findings of this study were major attributes of effective Cluster Resource Center supervisors were effective on monitoring the teachers’ activities, providing induction for beginning teachers, improving the competency of the individual teacher through giving professional support, providing accurate and timely information for principals, and the ineffective supervisors were not Organize appropriate teaching methods to teachers, do not demonstrate appropriate teaching methods to teachers and do not conduct class room observation to give feedback. The major challenges that affect the effectiveness of supervisors were perception of Teachers towards Supervision, Lack of Adequate Training and Support and Inadequate Educational Resources.Therefore it is possible to concluded that there were challenges like lack of adequate resources(non- availability of supervision manual at school and an insufficient allocation budget to carry out supervisory activities) and lack of training (the absence of in-service training programs to update supervisors), and workshop were challenges that affect the supervisory activities of Cluster resource center (CRC) supervisors. As a result, Cluster resource center (CRC) supervisors were less supportive for effective teaching and learning process. In order to minimize the problems of educational supervisors in primary schools, the government and concerning bodies are recommended to give relevant in-service trainings for supervisors to upgrade their supervisory activities, necessary resources for the effectiveness of supervision activities was suggested at the school level of the study area. Supervisors and school administrative bodies are also recommended to be committed on their jobs and plan to regularly visit schools and classrooms to support teachers and students work effectively.