NAME: ERVIN JAY S.A.

PALOMO
COURSE TITLE: Administration and Supervision of Education (Educ. 203)
BLOCK: E
Topic: Unit Two: Functions of School Administration and Supervision
Reflection:
School Administrators play a vital role in setting the direction for successful
schools but productive leadership depends heavily on its fit with the social and
organizational context in which it is exercised. They are the primary catalysts for
creating a lasting foundation for learning, for driving school and student
performance, and for shaping the long-term impact of schools’ improvement efforts.
In the topic that was discussed last Saturday I learned the different function
of an administration and supervision. The first reporter discussed the different
functions of school administration. And those are planning, organizing, directing,
coordinating, supervising and evaluating. Wherein, planning is the fundamental
function of school administration. Organizing is the unifying of efforts to get things
done. Directing includes myriad task to be carryout by administrator. Coordinating
is the activity of bringing the people, materials, ideas, and techniques. Supervising
is the studying and improving teaching-learning situation. Lastly, evaluating to
which evaluation of actions takes place. Also, I learned that providing leadership
is not easy to do. Leadership refers to the quality of leading people. Probably, it is
one of the most important aspects of life. Above all, Leadership has led to the
progress of human civilization. Without good Leadership, no organization or group
can succeed. Furthermore, not everyone has this quality. This is because effective
Leadership requires certain important characteristics.
The discussion of the second and the last reporter centered around in
supervision and its functions. When I think of supervision, I think of a process
where the supervisor and the staff has developed and built a relationship and
rapport. Communication is a key component in this process as collaboration is
frequent and on-going. A supervisor must listen, hear the staff, and be supportive.
This is extremely important in order to gain the respect and trust of the staff.
Supervision is constantly revolving and staff can be at various points throughout
the school year and their career. Effective supervision promotes a collegial
relationship and conversation based on strengths and needs through a shared
vision of the program and/or classroom.
I also learned the difference between the boss and the leader. A boss manages
and directing their employees, while a leader inspires them to innovate, think
creatively, and strive for perfection. Every team has a boss, but what people need
is a leader who will help them achieve greatness.