Professional Documents
Culture Documents
REPORTERS:
Simon Julius M. Gozum
Crisanta I. Cañete
Dona Marie E. Tiamzon
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Edith Kayanan
Introduction
Principals 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 (the principals) 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.
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MEANING AND SCOPE OF ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION
What is Administration?
• A group of people who manage the way a company, school, or other organization
functions. (Merriam Webster Dictionary)
• Administration is a long and slightly pompous word, but it has a humble meaning,
for it means, to care for or look after people, to manage affairs… is determined
action taken in pursuit of a conscious purpose. (E.N Gladden)
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1. A purpose to be achieved 2. by the collective effort of all those involved in it.
ADMINISTRATION
• Organization is the formal entity and administration is the course of action carried
on within an organizational setting.
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c) Educational Administration - is regarded as the process of integrating the
appropriate human and material resources that are made available and made
effective for achieving the purposes of a program of an educational institution.
Let’s Sum It Up
• The term “Administration” doesn’t refer to any single process or act. The graph
below shows the entire components of an administration.
SUPERVISION
What is Supervision?
• The action or process of watching and directing what does or how something is
done: the action or process of supervising someone or something.
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• Supervision is an intervention that is provided by senior member of a profession
to a junior member or member of the same profession. (Bernard and Goodyear,
1998)
• A process of scanning a text for errors or deviations from the original material
(Smith and Glanz 2000)
Emphasis on Administration
Emphasis on Curriculum
Emphasis on Instruction
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Supervision of instruction is directed toward both maintaining and improving the
teaching-learning process of the school (Harris,1975).
Emphasis on Leadership
Supervision is teaching the teachers how to teach and the professional leadership
how to reformulate public education, more specifically, its curriculum, its teaching, and
its forms (Mosher and Purpel, 1972).
Emphasis on Evaluation
Scope of Supervision
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“Supervision is an opportunity to bring someone back to their own mind, to show
them how good they can be”
- Nancy Kline
Educational supervision and administration differ in many ways and may vary for
different educational systems; in the same way, there are some common features and goal
they both share. Both of them try to deliver and improve the education in general with the
best conditions.
More differences…
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What is its focus? Focuses on the school Focuses on the students
system as a whole. and the teaching-learning
process.
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What make unique educational administration are its objectives, which are aimed to
learning and teaching activities. Although everyone involved with schools is aware of
needs and difficulties from their own point of views, only administrators have a wider
perspective. This perspective allows them to organize and align people, resources and
actions to achieve the goals. Despite of this wide spectrum of functions, it is only a
supportive role and many times they do not deal directly with students or teachers. Its
main skill is related to put together pieces and resources in the most advantageous way.
Some of their most particular functions are:
Introduction
The overall responsibility for the efficient and high quality operation of
elementary, middle or high schools falls to the school supervisor.
School supervisors are in charge of the daily operations of schools. They are
responsible for managing teachers, students, and all other school faculty members in a
school.
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DO 24, s. 2005 - Rationalizing the Roles and Functions of District Supervisors
Leadership
Provides direction for the development of schools in keeping with the
strategic plan of the Ministry of Education.
Ensures quality standards by supervising, inspecting and evaluating
the operation of schools.
Leads in professional development for principals and teachers through
program proposals, training seminars and workshops.
Ensures the development of school-based management.
Provides a rich resource of exemplary coaching, training and
apprenticeship for teachers and school administrators.
Teaching/Learning
Visits schools on a regular basis to monitor the implementation of the
curriculum.
Organizes team visits to schools to assess the delivery of the curriculum.
Examines the Principals’ records on clinical supervision and curricular
checks.
Observes teachers’ classroom practices and provides feedback, when
requested by principals.
Monitors the teaching/learning environment in schools.
Supervises school improvement programs.
Shares/disseminates information with principals on current trends in
teaching and learning.
Monitors the relevance of the curriculum with respect to the special needs
and interests of students.
Physical/Financial
Supervises the effective management and use of physical and financial
resources in schools.
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Monitors school security systems to ensure effectiveness.
Supervises effective health and safety standards in schools.
Corrects and reports on anomalies, irregularities or environmental threats
to safety at schools.
Approves non-routine activities at schools, including field trips or school
outings.
Requisitions, stores and distributes materials/consumables to support
curriculum delivery and janitorial services in all primary schools.
Recommends and supervises repairs, renovations and refurbishments at
schools.
Recommends/approves requisitions for furniture and equipment for
schools.
The general role of supervisors is to guide and assist students during their
period of registered study. The roles of supervisor and Examiner are quite
distinct and it is not one of the roles of the supervisor to assess the thesis.
The specific roles of supervisors may differ depending on the academic
discipline, departmental practice and whether the member of staff is acting
as main, second, temporary or permanent supervisor. The main supervisor
(or delegate) will also consider requests for annual leave in line with
School/Departmental policy.
1. Policy
Supervisors will provide guidance and assistance to students so that they may
carry out their research and present their results to the best advantage. Every
supervisor and every research student will be provided with guidance on their
respective roles and responsibilities.
The general role of supervisors is to guide and assist students during their period
of registered study. The roles of supervisor and Examiner are quite distinct and it
is not one of the roles of the supervisor to assess the thesis. The specific roles of
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supervisors may differ depending on the academic discipline, departmental
practice and whether the member of staff is acting as main, second, temporary or
permanent supervisor. The main supervisor (or delegate) will also consider
requests for annual leave in line with School/Departmental policy.
Conclusion
School supervision services exist in nearly countries; they have played a key role
in the development of the public education system, by monitoring the quality of
schools and by supporting their improvement. However, in many countries, these
services are under increasingly heavy critique, because of their failure to have a
positive impact on quality of teaching and learning. This failure to have a positive
impact on the mandate of the service outweighs by far its resources, and is also
caused by a series of poor management and planning decisions.
Whether you’re one of these things or all of these things, one thing remains true:
You are a leader.
But where are you on your leadership journey, and where do you go from here?
Over my years of teaching about leadership, that question exists at the heart of so many
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leaders. Everyone wants to know where they stand and how to get to the next level. And
you are probably no different!
LEVEL 1 — POSITION
The lowest level of leadership—the entry level, if you will—is Position. It’s the
only level that requires no ability or effort to achieve. After all, anyone can be appointed
to a position! While nothing is wrong with having a leadership position, everything is
wrong with relying only on that position to get people to follow. That’s because it only
works if you have leverage (such as job security or a paycheck) over your followers. At
Level 1, people only follow if they believe that they have to.
People who remain on the position level may find it difficult to work with
volunteers. Why? Because position does not automatically result in influence, and
volunteers are aware that they don’t have to follow anyone. They truly only follow if they
want to.
But the news is not all bad about this level. It is a prime place for you to begin
investing in your growth and potential as a leader. Use your time at this level learning to
lead yourself – through priorities and self-discipline – and you’ll be ready to move to the
next level.
LEVEL 2 — PERMISSION
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can’t lead without people, which means you need to learn to like people if you want to
lead well!
When you like people and treat them as individuals who have value, you begin to
develop positive influence with them. Trust grows, which usually leads to respect. And
the environment becomes much more positive—whether at home, on the job, at play, or
while volunteering. Level 2 is where solid, lasting relationships are built that create the
foundation for the next level.
LEVEL 3 — PRODUCTION
The best leaders know how to motivate their people to GTD – get things done!
And getting things done is what Level 3 is all about. On this level, leaders who
produce results build their influence and credibility. People still follow because they want
to, but they do it because of more than the relationship. People follow Level 3 leaders
because of their track record.
The Production level is where leaders can become change agents. Work gets
done, morale improves, profits go up, turnover goes down, and goals are achieved. The
more you produce, the more you’re able to tackle tough problems and face thorny issues.
Leading and influencing others becomes fun, because when everyone is moving forward
together, the team rises to another level of effectiveness.
It’s important to note here that the goal with the 5 Levels is not to move away
from one level to grow at a new level. Instead, these 5 levels of leadership build upon
each other. In other words, Level 3 leaders still need to do the things that make Level 2
happen. They just add Level 3 strategies to the mix. And as they become effective at
Level 3, they are ready to layer on the goals of the next levels.
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` The reason is simple: When there are more leaders, more of the organization’s
mission can be accomplished. The people you choose to develop may show great
potential for leadership, or they may be diamonds in the rough, but the main idea is the
same: When you invest in them, you can reproduce yourself.
The more you raise up new leaders, the more you will change the lives of all
members of the team. As a result, people will follow you because of what you’ve done
for them personally. And as an added bonus, some of those mentoring relationships are
likely to last a lifetime.
So to grow at the people development level, you need to make investing in leaders
a priority, and take intentional steps every day to help them grow. Do that consistently,
for long enough, and you may begin to reap the rewards of the next level.
LEVEL 5 — PINNACLE
The highest level of leadership is also the most challenging to attain. It requires
longevity as well as intentionality. You simply can’t reach Level 5 unless you are willing
to invest your life into the lives of others for the long haul. But if you stick with it, if you
continually focus on both growing yourself at every level, and developing leaders who
are willing and able to develop other leaders, you may find yourself at the Pinnacle.
The commitment to becoming a Pinnacle leader is sizeable, but so are the payoffs.
Level 5 leaders develop Level 5 organizations. They create opportunities other leaders
don’t. They create a legacy in what they do. People follow them because of who they are
and what they represent. In other words, their leadership gains a positive reputation. As a
result, Level 5 leaders often transcend their position, their organization, and sometimes
their industry.
There’s so much more I’d love to tell you, but let me leave you with this.
Leadership is about growth – for yourself, your relationships, your productivity, and your
people. To lead well, you must embrace your need for continual improvement, and the 5
Levels provide a leadership GPS to help you with your journey. You must know where
you are, to know where you’re going. Otherwise, as the Cheshire Cat told Alice, when
you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
(The Authors)
Anton de Grauwe is a Programme specialist at the IIEP. Gacbriel Carron was until 1999
Senior Programme Coordinator in the same institute. Both coordinated between 1996 and
20014 an extensive research and training program on “Reforming school supervision and
support for quality improvement.”
www. Slideshare.net
www.managementstudyguide.com/what-is-public-administration.htm
publicadministrationtheone.blogspot.com/2012/07/wilsons-view-of-public.html?m=1
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/administration
managementhelp.org/blogs/supervision/2011/03/02/a-definition-of-supervision
network.bepress.com/explore/education/educational-administration-and-supervision/?
www.yourarticlelibrary.com/educational-managament/meaning-and-scope-of-
supervision-in education/63738
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CHAPTER II
DIMENSIONS OF SUPERVISION
DIMENSIONS
of
SUPERVISION
Reporters:
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Mylene R. Dupitas
INTRODUCTION
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INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND EFFECTIVE SCHOOLS
What is supervision?
It is the action or process of watching and directing what someone does or how
something is done.
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Compile, maintain, and file physical and computerized reports, records, and other
documents
The discussion of the roles and functions of supervision revolves around SITE-BASED
MANAGEMENT MODEL.
What is a site-based management?
It is a form of decentralization empowering principals and other lower-level
administrators to carry out tasks for the smooth operation of their particular schools in
coordination with teachers and other stakeholders.
Site Management Leader
It is the one who is able to share the authority of making decisions on critical
issues like budget, personnel, and programs with major stakeholders of the school such as
teachers, parents, students, and other community members.
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Seven important correlates of effective schools which are aspects of school
supervision:
Instructional Leadership
Safe and orderly environment
Climate of high expectation of success
Clear and focussed mission-vision
Opportunity to learn and student time-on-task
Frequent monitoring of student progress
Home-school relations
PHILIPPINE PRACTICES
1. ORIENTATION
It is a standard operating procedure to conduct orientation programs for new
teachers at the beginning of the school year.
Goals are broader than objectives in the sense that goals are general intentions
and are not specific enough to be measured while Objectives are narrow and
are set for certain tasks in particular.
2. REVIEW OF GOAL AND OBJECTIVES
Whenever necessary, goals and objectives are reviewed in order to revise
and develop new one in response to changes in the environment.
3. CURRICULUM REVISION
As curriculum leaders, many school principals initiate the planning of
curricular revision at the end of each school year based on the experiences
and information gathered during the year.
4. CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT
Improvement in the curriculum becomes possible through a year-end
review since the process reveals the strengths and weaknesses of a written
curriculum via vis-à-vis the taught curriculum
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5. CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES
Principals handle controversial issues that concern the curriculumn . These
are arguments that usually spring from parents’ complaints regarding
curriculum instruction.
6. RESOURCE PERSON
School head also exhibit their curricular leadership by serving as a
resource in such activities as lesson planning, developing innovative
strategies and audiovisual materials, and test construction
7. RECOGNITION OF ACHIVEMENT
Principals also set programs in connection with the curriculum that impact
effective instruction
8. BETTER COMMUNICATION
Principals promote better communication between the school and the
community regarding the curriculum through newsletters, circulars,
dialogues, and meetings.
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used by the teachers to come up with their lesson plan for the delivery of learning in their
classes. With this regard, the following issues arise on how much content we need to
teach our learners:
Textbook content is usually more than what can be taken within a year
Teacher attempt to finish the entire content by rushing the discussion
Due to lack of time, students are sometimes instructed to have self-studies on the
remaining topics.
Inclusion of teacher’s made instructional materials
Types of Curriculum
Recommended Curriculum - Recommended by individual scholars, professional
associations, and reform commissions; encompasses the curriculum requirements
of policymaking groups.
Written Curriculum - The Written Curriculum takes the Recommended
Curriculum and explains the general goals, specific objectives, the sequence, and
the suggested learning experiences to meet those goals and objectives. This is
usually called a Curriculum Map or Curriculum Guide.
Taught Curriculum - The delivered curriculum, a curriculum that an observer
sees in action as the teacher teaches.
Tested Curriculum - The set of learning that is assessed in teacher-made
classroom tests; and in standardized tests
Supported Curriculum - The Supported Curriculum is how we use the resources
at our disposal (including time, personnel, and materials) to support the written
and delivered curriculum.
Learned Curriculum - Is the outcome of the other curricula. This is what
students actually know and are able to do as a result of the implementation of all
the other types of curriculum.
Hidden Curriculum - The Hidden Curriculum is typically not thought about as
much, but includes anything else that happens in our schools that influences
students’ values, perceptions, and behaviors. The most common areas are an
emphasis of our schools on particular ideologies common in our society, such as
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democracy or capitalism; the values common in our society, such as an emphasis
on punctuality or sharing; and the way that we organize our schools (such as our
beliefs about tracking, class sizes, or treatment of students with special needs).
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Interdisciplinary Curriculum Planning
Promotes the development of integrated learning experiences
Integration provides opportunities to students to explores the interconnection of
different learning areas
The New Education Basic Curriculum
The Enhanced Basic Education curriculum also known as the K-12 Curriculum
was implemented using the legal basis of RA 10533. This comprises of Kindergarten, 6
years Elementary Education, 4 years Junior High School and 2 years Senior High School.
Curriculum Mapping
It is the process indexing or diagraming a curriculum to identify and address
academic gaps, redundancies, and misalignments for purposes of improving the
overall coherence of a course of study.
Refers to the curricular decision-making and actions related to learning,
assessments, and teaching within a class, school or the entire educational system.
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all” - Aristotle
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HUMAN RELATIONS DIMENSION OF SUPERVISION – LEARNING
ORGANIZATIONS
Was first used in the 1980’s by Richard Pascal. However, it was the publication of
Peter Senge’s best seller, The Fifth Discipline, in 1990 that Popularized the phrase
are committed to a cycle of continuous learning and improvement
promote culture that enables and accelerates individual and a group learning
are continually testing their assumptions and transforming new knowledge into
action
1. TEAM LEARNING
2. PERSONAL MASTERY
3. MENTAL MODEL
4. SHARED VISION
5. SYSTEM THINKING
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1. TEAM LEARNING
“The process of aligning and developing the capacity of a team to create
the results its members truly desire. It builds on the discipline of
developing shared vision. It also builds on personal mastery, for talented
teams are made up of talented individuals”
---- PETER SENGE
“Requires individuals to engage in dialogue and discussion”
---- Wikipedia
“Team learning is the practice of developing the ability of the entire
organization to develop a shared view of a “big” picture as well as the
details which comprise it”.
---- Michael
Friesen
People can learn and think of more things collectively than they can
individually --- Robert Hurley
2. PERSONAL MASTERY
This concept refers to individual learning. Organization learns because
individuals’ members continuously learn.
“The commitment by an individual to the process of learning is known as
Personal Mastery” ---- Wikipedia
“Personal mastery is something that we all want to achieve, whether we
know it or not. It is about our journey towards continuous improvement
and seeing life from a different perspective.
---- Brendan Baker
“No organization can truly be a learning organization without its
individual members being free to learn”
--- Robert Hurley
3. MENTAL MODEL
A mental model is one’s personal view of the world that determines how
one thinks and acts
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“A mental model is an explanation of how something works. The phrase
“mental model” is an overarching term for any sort of concept,
framework, or worldview that you carry around in your mind”
“Mental models are images, assumptions, and beliefs that everyone carries
around in their heads”
--- Robert Hurley
4. SHARED VISION
In a learning organization, the organizational vision is not created by the
leader alone; but through interaction with individual members
“A shared vision is essential to building a successful learning
organization.” --- Peter Senge
“A shared vision is a vision to which people are committed because it
reflects their personal vision.”
--- Dick Osborne
In a learning organization all workers, regardless of their position, are
invited and provided with opportunities to create, test, communicate, and
promote the company’s mission
---- Robert Hurley
5. SYSTEM THINKING
This concept emphasizes the primacy of the whole, rather than the parts
that constitute the whole
the adaptability of the system to response to both the internal and external
environment to maintain balance
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the effort members exert to continuously enhance their capability to
change
the importance of collective and individual learning
the use of results of learning to improve and achieve better results
and the commitment of the members to pursue a common goal or vision
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In some cases, the offering of summer courses for students with failures. (Where
in most cases, to carry out their tasks, they need to draw from their inner reserves.
That is the reason why is it important that the school administrator must have the
necessary qualification and experience).
ADMINISTRATION OF PROCESSES
It needs a good administrator to initiate planning of programs and strategies;
organizes committees to set and prioritize goals; establishes educational standards, as
well as policies and procedures to carry them out; takes charge of staffing of the
organization; coordinates programs and projects; and prepares reports and budgets.
o Types of Plans
1. Long-range plan
a. It is based on in-depth needs assessment.
b. It should be based on clear goals and objectives.
c. They are comprehensive.
d. It includes such concerns as major program revision, implementation and
evaluation, manpower projections and long-range staff development
programs, and new facilities needed including building improvements.
e. It involves the participation of the important stakeholders of the schools.
2. Short-term plans
a. It is based on the immediate needs of the school for the incoming year.
b. Minor revisions in the curriculum.
c. Faculty development activities.
d. Preparation of the school calendar.
e. Assignment of loads.
f. Purchases
g. And other needs for the new school year.
Under the administration of processes are collective efforts that are initiated by
the Principals via organized teams set policies on the following:
1. Teacher salaries
2. Teacher assignments
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3. Performance appraisal\
4. Transfer and promotions
5. Leaves
6. In-service education and other monetary benefits
7. Recruitment and firing
8. As well as grievance procedures.
The Principals coordinate the works of teams and other interest groups tasked to
either develop plans or implement these plans. These policies become part of the faculty
and administrative manual.
ADMINISTRATION OF PERSONNEL
School head does the following in the administration of personnel:
1. Interview
2. Hire
3. Evaluate, and
4. Help improve the skills of teachers and staff
5. They give advices
6. Explain procedural questions, and
7. Provide opportunities for faculty and staff development.
8. They also make the painful decision of terminating, after due process, personnel
who do not meet school standards despite their efforts to help them.
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ADMINISTRATION OF BUDGETS
Principals prepare and administer the approved budgets. This task is oftentimes
unpopular to many administrators probably because it is a business concern. The budget,
once approved by higher authority, serves as a legal basis for annual expenditures,
accounting, and auditing. There is a prevalent notion among people in education that
because education and business are two fields that are poles apart, there can be no
convergence of their concerns. The popularity of this belief is losing ground because over
the years, certain principles from the business have become the bases of practices in
education. Thus, the importance of the preparation of reasonable budgets in supervision
cannot be ignored. Therefore, budgeting is a skill that every administrator must have and
enhance.
The budget is concerned with Three (3) major types of expenditures:
1. Capital Expenditures – Generally this is being prepared by higher authorities.
2. Personnel services – this is being prepared by site-based school Heads. These are
the salaries and other benefits
3. Maintenance and other Operating Expenses (MOOE) – also prepared by site-
based school Heads. These would include expenditures for utilities, supplies and
materials, repair and maintenance, contractual services and transportation, among
others. Budget must be carefully prepared and must be able to stand up to close
scrutiny.
To insure that the expenditures are in accordance with the approved budget, the Principal
does the following:
1. He/ She oversees the disbursement of expenditures for non-salary items such as:
a. the requisition and allocation of supply and equipment
b. Transportation
c. Repairs and maintenance
2. Principals with limited finances are expected to resort to cost-cutting that have to
do with class size, staff size, cost of purchases, use of utilities, et.
3. Conduct of fund-raising activities to secure support from local business and
community to augment their limited budgets.
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4. As a standard operating procedure, principals prepare reports on finances to
higher authorities.
ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES
With the rapid progressing numbers of faculty modern Principals are now tasked
to perform additional roles, such as:
1. Public relation activities which require tact and diplomacy.
2. Negotiating with faculty associations/ unions which require comprehensive
knowledge of the rules of management and labor.
Under these tenet is the ability of the Principal to be able to represent the school
well, whether in public affairs or in the negotiating table, it is very important for the
supervisor to be highly skilled and knowledgeable.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bago, A.L. (2005). Supervision of Instruction the Philippine Perspective. Manila,
Philippines: De La Salle University Press.
Glickman C.D, Gordon S.P. & Ross-Gordon J.M. (2001). Supervision and Instructional
LI. Leadership: A Developmental Approach, 5th edn. Toronto, ON: Allyn and Bacon
Langton. N., Robbins, S.P., & Judge, T.A. (2011). Fundamentals of Organizational
Behavior (4th Can. ed.). Toronto, Canada: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Pajak (Eds.), Handbook of research on school supervision (pp. 801-841). New York:
Simon & Schuster Macmillian.
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CHAPTER III
SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION
REPORTERS:
Jennifer Libnao
Michelle Lumibao
Eden Tabag
Ma. Luisa Palad
Lerma Bamba
Arturo Inocelda
Stephannie Parazo
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Olive Lambus
Introduction:
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CLINICAL SUPERVISION DEFINITION
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2. Planning the lesson either independently by the teachers or jointly with the
teacher.
3. Discussion of evaluation of the lesson plan.
4. Observation of the lesson and recording of appropriate data.
5. Collaborative analysis of the teaching-learning process especially “critical
incidents and pattern analysis”
Questions are preferable to lectures: “Why do you think the students
started to talk when …?
6. Making conclusions by the teacher about his/her behavior and the students
behaviors and learning
7. Collaborative decision-making on changes sought in the teacher’s behavior, and
creating a plan for implementing the changes.
8. Making arrangements for the next pre-observation conference
Weller Three phase cycle:
1. Collaborative Planning
2. Classroom Observation
3. Analysis and Feedback
1. Collaborative Planning
This is where the clinical relationship between the teacher and the supervisor
will be established by explaining the purpose and the sequence of the observation. Lesson
planning and time of the observation will also be discussed in this phase.
2. Classroom Observation
This is where the observation will take place. Important data during the
observation will be recorded. Supervisor will be using an observation tool in recording
important information.
3. Analysis and Feedback
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Analysis of the teaching-learning process, especially about “what went well
and what went wrong”. Also making conclusions by the teacher about his/her behavior
and the students’ behavior and learning.
1. Collaborative planning
2. Classroom Observation
3. Feedback
4. Collaborative response
1. Collaborative Planning
This is where the clinical relationship between the teacher and the supervisor
will be established by explaining the purpose and the sequence of the observation.
Lesson planning and time of the observation will also be discussed in this phase.
2. Classroom Observation
This is where the observation will take place. Important data during the
observation will be recorded. Supervisor will be using an observation tool in
recording important information.
3. Feedback
Analysis of the teaching-learning process, especially about “what went well
and what went wrong”. Also making conclusions by the teacher about his/her
behavior and the students’ behavior and learning.
4. Collaborative Response
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Through supervisor preparation and supervisory practices have not been given
major emphasis in education (Goldhammer, 1969), patterns of supervision have
developed concurrently with the establishment and growth of schools in this country.
Although educational historians differ on exact dates of various periods there is
considerable agreement in the literature about the progression of major emphases in
supervision.
Just as there was early concern by American settlers for the establishment of
schools and for the content of curriculum so was there need for supervision. For the most
part, response to this need manifested itself in the selection of teachers or in the moral
obligation to “keep school” (Alfonso, Firth, Neville. 1975). Indeed, supervision in
American schools from 1642) (the time of the Massachusetts Bay law) until the late 19 th
century can be characterized as school (as opposed to instructional) supervision
(Burnham 1976) describes the three approaches to supervision which dominated the
period: “(a)authority and autocratic rule;(b) emphasis upon the inspection and weeding
out of weak teacher; and (c) conformity to standards prescribed by the committee of
laymen” (p.302). Clearly, the major supervisory task was inspection.
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increase the teacher’s freedom to act self-sufficiently in the classroom (Moore and
Mattaliano, 1970)
Further, the intents and purposes appear to respond to some expressed supervisory
needs. Blumberg (1974) specified that in order to turn the supervision process into a
productive venture three conditions are requisite:
Phase 1: Planning
The purpose of planning conference is to enable the supervisor and the teacher to
identify the focus of observation in a collaborative way.
Collaborative planning reduces anxiety and makes the teacher feel comfortable
about the process in the same way that the patient usually feels better after
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consulting with a doctor who is adequately trained to provide the needed
assistance.
The teacher explains the lessons to be observed, its purpose and content, the way
the teacher will handle the class, and the desired learning outcomes.
The supervisor asks probing and clarifying questions in order to be clear about the
expectations.
It is also during the planning conference when the schedule of observation and
post-conference is set.
Phase 2: Observation
The supervisor gathers data and information using the observation tool.
The teacher and supervisor have the opportunity to draw conclusions about the
classroom climate and make inferences regarding the effectiveness of the
strategies.
Soon after the classroom observation, while the event is still fresh in the mind, the
clinical supervisor collates, tries to make some sense of the raw data, and
develops a plan for the post- observation conference.
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1. What patterns and critical incidents did the data indicate?
Phase 4: Feedback
The teacher is able to examine critically his/her teaching with an open mind.
The supervisor’s task is to help build upon the teacher’s understanding of the
behaviors and events that occurred in the classroom as borne out by the data.
Blasé and Blasé (2000) concluded that effective feedback is given when principals:
Phase 5: Reflection
The supervisor critically examines his/her behavior and performance during the
supervision cycle.
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2. What worked well and what did not?
3. What are the areas of improvement? How can the next cycle be improved?
4. What other strategies can be explored for better results during the next clinical
supervision cycle?
The quality of performance of the teachers in the classroom is often related to the
type of classroom SUPERVISION.
COGNITIVE COACHING
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dictates that the individual teacher performs the evaluation steps. The process
involves collaborative reflection that requires such activities as comparing actual
and desired students’ performance, evaluation, appropriateness of teaching
strategies, and analyzing effects of teacher classroom behaviors among teachers.
COACHES
- serve as facilitators and mediators. They are able to lead teachers through
planning, reflection, and problem-solving through dialogues.
Meta –cognition involves three important stages: planning, monitoring, and evaluating
requiring three types of activities to wit.
1. Planning Conference- during the conference, the coach help teachers 1) think
through their planned lessons carefully 2) participate what might happen during
the lesson 3) plan a way to document what will transpire during the lesson.
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3) Express feelings about the lesson
1. Self-directing,
2. Self-monitoring,
3. Self-modifying, and
4. Goal – oriented
Teachers are constantly experimenting and experiencing. Even if they fail, they
learn from their failure. They operate in the best interests of the organization and, at the
same time, attend to the realization of their own personal goals and needs.
The COACH must also periodically reflect and self-evaluate his/her effectiveness
as a MEDIATOR. By doing this, the coach can fine-tune his/her role in the process, and
help build more meaningful, mutually satisfying, and more productive relationship with
the teacher.
PEER ASSESSMENT
The dictionary defines the word peer as “an equal in civil standing or rank, or an
equal any respect.”
PEER COACHING
Peer coaching takes place when a fellow teacher, who is knowledgeable about
specific aspects of the teaching-learning process, serves as a coach or consultant to
another seeking help.
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Based on Joyce and Showers model (in Sulivan and Glanz, 2000), peer coaching
involves regular meeting between or among two or more teachers in order to jointly solve
problems using planning, feedback and creative thinking for development of a specific
task.
PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT
Depending on the intended use, a teacher portfolio may include some or all of the
following:
1. Teacher’s background
2. Class description: time, grade, and content
3. Licensure examination
4. A personal statement of teaching philosophy and goals
5. Faculty development
6. Implemented lesson plans, handouts, and notes
7. Gradee student work.
8. Video/audiotape of classroom lessons
9. Colleague observation records
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10. Written reflection on teaching
11. Photographs of bulletin boards, chalkboards, or projects.
The following steps are recommended by ERIC Digests for implementing a portfolio
program:
1. Start slowly.
2. Gain acceptance.
3. Instill ownership.
4. Communicate implementation.
5. Use models.
6. Be selective.
7. Be realistic.
ACTION RESEARCH
Action research is an inquiry that teachers design and conduct in order to improve
teaching.
The most important feature of action research is the linking of “action” and
“research” which involves trying out practical ideas as means of increasing knowledge
about improving curriculum. Teaching and learning (Kemmis and McTaggarrt, 1982).
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Kemmis (O’brien,1998) developed a simple model of the cyclical nature of the
action research process consisting of four steps: plan, act, observe and reflect.
1. A description of the problem and the idea (intervention measure) to put into
action.
2. The rationale for change.
3. The strategic action to be taken.
4. The people involved
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5. The monitoring strategies
6. A realistic timetable
The implementation of the strategic action is observed and monitored through such
techniques as the use of:
BEGINNING TEACHERS
Those who are hired without any previous teaching experience usually after the
completion of pre-service education, or those who enter the teaching profession after
quitting a non-teaching job.
Under Philippine Law, both types of novice teachers have to be certified by the
Licensure Board for Teachers after passing the professional examination. According to
Dukes, Cangelosi, and Knight (in Cangelosi, 1991), pre-service teacher education
programs provide beginning teachers with necessary, but still insufficient, competencies
to be successful in service teachers.
This view is reinforced by Carter (1990) who cautions educators from making false
assumptions regarding new teachers.
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1.New teachers are well-prepared (because of their pre-service training) for their initial
classroom and school experiences.
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CLASSIFICATION OF NEOPHYTE TEACHERS (CONGELESI, 1991)
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Although all neophyte teachers experience difficulties during the first few years
of teaching, the born teachers succeed immediately.
At the start of their career, the performance of born teachers is already
comparable with, or even better than fact that of some experienced teachers.
They need minimal supervision.
Their teaching performance further improves with experience.
Lunenberg and Ornstein (2000) identified seven general causes of these failure:
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2. Meeting parents
3. Being evaluated
4. Being rejected by students and colleagues
5. Being embarrassed
A similar view is held by Gordon and Maxey (2000) who proposed that there are
work-related and person-related problems that confront beginning teachers.
There are reasons to improve provisions for the professional development of new
Teachers:
BIBLIOGRAPHY
https://www.slideshare.net/angelaeroles/supervision-and-instruction
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CHAPTER 4:
EVALUATION OF CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
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REPORTERS:
ELESCUPIDES, Lilian D.
TAGARA, Camille S.
CARPIO, Rochelle S.
SEMBRANO, James Joshua D.
Introduction
Advocates of the school of thought, who considers teaching as an art, argue that
classroom instruction is a complex activity that puts primary importance on the teacher
variable, among many other interacting variables such as student, curriculum, instruction,
and learning environment. Clearly, this concern for personal variables in the teaching-
learning process is a bias towards what Wiles and Bondi (1991) refer to as the art of
teaching perspective which is glossed over in the science of teaching view. Based on this
perspective, when preparing for classroom instruction, important concerns such as what,
how, and how much to teach, under what conditions, among others, are decided by
individual teachers in consideration of personal lenses.
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EVALUATION OF CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
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1. It helps the instructional supervisor know how to assist teachers in their works.
2. It assesses the quality of instruction.
3. It monitors teachers' progress of instruction.
4. It serves as a basis for administrative decision-making.
EXPERT TEACHER
RESPONSIBLE TEACHER
1. Learner-centered
2. Skills
3. Values-integration
The Filipino model provides a continuum art of teaching and science of teaching
perspectives.
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Based on the different categories cited by various experts, teaching behaviours
maybe content-related, instruction-related, climate-related, and classroom-management
related.
TEACHING COMPETENCIES
thought that classroom observation provides the opportunity to assess different major
areas of competence. Effective teaching involves the interplay of various competencies.
1. Communication Skills
2. Knowledge of a variety of Teaching Strategies
3. Skills in planning
4. Mastery of Subject Matter
5. Skills in assessing the outcomes of learning
6. Skills in classroom management
7. Attitude that foster learning
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To achieve these twin objectives, it is important for a teacher to make sure that
before instruction takes place, there is all-round readiness in terms of the room, activities,
materials, and more importantly, the students.
Jacob Kounin is an educational theorist who focused on a teacher’s ability to
affect student behavior through instructional management. His best-known work was
done in the 1970s, where he conducted two major case studies. From educational
psychologist to a well-known theorist today, Kounin brought a novel idea that
incorporated both the instructional and disciplinary aspects of the classroom together.
Before this happened, most educators viewed their role as a straight-forward passing on
of skills and knowledge to their students. After publishing his book, “Discipline and
Group Management in Classrooms” (1977), Kounin attempted to influence the original
viewpoint of educators and to integrate teaching and discipline in the classroom
Kounin’s first observation of an intriguing pattern in student behavior was when
he asked a student in his own classroom to put something away; he noticed that the
students around him suddenly followed in focusing their attention. He watched as the
correction of one student behavior actually spread to other students engaging in
inappropriate behaviors, and resulted in a much more ordered room. He later described
this phenomenon as the “Ripple Effect”.
This first observation led Kounin to conduct experiments over 5 years with
students from all levels, but later Kounin changed his focus to seeing how teachers
actually prepared or proactively managed their classrooms before behavior occurred. He
noticed how the reactions of teachers to students affected classroom management in a
negative way. He learned that teachers were always receiving similar responses from
their students no matter how they reacted to misbehavior in the classroom. From this
observation, he concluded that there must be something a teacher could do to prevent
misbehavior in the first place, which would lead to more effective classroom
management.
From his studies, Kounin developed theories about classroom management that
were based around a teacher’s ability to organize and plan in their classrooms while using
proactive behavior and high student involvement. He believed that in order for a teacher
to have an effective connection between management and teaching, there needed to be
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good Lesson Movement. This Lesson Movement is achieved through withitness,
overlapping, momentum, smoothness, and group focus.
Withitness was Kounin’s word to describe a teacher’s ability to know what was
going on at all times in his/her classroom. This can be as simple as making scanning
looks around the room every once in a while. Kounin said that is was not necessary for
the teacher to know what is going on, but for the students to perceive that the teacher
knows.
Overlapping is the ability for a teacher to in a word, multi-task. Being able to
present a new topic while preventing misbehaviors is essential for a teacher. The concept
of overlapping ties into the idea of wittiness as well.
Momentum is the flow of a lesson. A teacher must be able to “roll-with-the-
punches” in acknowledging that things might go wrong and being able to fluidly adapt
and continue onward despite distractions and disruptions. An example of this would be a
student late for the class interrupts or technology that is being used goes wrong.
Smoothness is also highly related to momentum. Being able to keep on track without
getting on tangents as well as being diverted by irrelevant questions or information is
important. Many times, a teacher can get distracted and leave a topic open and not come
back to it until later, which can be confusing to students. Another thing that can ruin
smoothness is when a teacher does not have a plan or course of action, it can seem as
though the lecture is jumping from one topic to the next.
The final aspect that results in Lesson Movement and effective teaching through
integrating management and learning is group focus. Group focus is the ability of a
teacher to engage the whole class using techniques such as building suspense or asking
community questions. This can also look like asking random questions, or asking a
student a question and then looking around at other students to see if they are thinking or
ready to respond. These are the main theories and history of Jacob Kounin.
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Some of the suggested attitudes and behaviors of the teacher that promote
learning, create proper climate in the classroom include: high expectations, enthusiasm,
concern for children, openness to student inquiry, fairness, humor, sensitivity to the needs
and concerns of students, and decisiveness.
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8. Not all classroom behaviors can be observed.
9. Feedback is an essential element for successful observation.
10. Multiple observations with different foci of interests are necessary.
Types of Observation
Structured Observation
Requires the use of an instrument that limits the focus of observation on the items
specified in the measurement tool.
It is intended for summative evaluation of instruction as one of the bases for
arriving at an informed administrative decision (i.e., rehiring, promotion, termination)
regarding the faculty.
Ecological Observation
Involves observing and recording classroom conditions, all learning events, and
all types of interaction bet. Teacher-student, as well as student-student, whether verbal or
non-verbal, that take place during the entire observation period.
Ethnographic Observation
Similar to ecological observation, this type does not have predetermined
expectations as to what should be the focus of the exercise. The difference is in the
recording of the learning events.
Unlike ecological observation which does not involve selective recording of
classroom events, ethnographic observation entails selective recording of information
based on what the observer considers at the time of the monitoring as a significant and
worth noting.
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Informal Observation
The most common and easiest to perform.
This type of observation is conducted most frequently.
Some educators call it “kangaroo observation” which invokes the image of an
animal hopping from one point to another which is exactly what the observer does.
Lenses of Observation
What does observation mean?
1. Learning Climate
2. Classroom Management
It involves a more comprehensive view than learning climate. The foci are on
student behaviour, cleanliness and orderliness of the environment, smooth flow of the
lesson and observance of classroom rules and routines.
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3. Lesson Clarity
Its concerns are on the clarity of explanations or directions, local sequences of the
lesson based on the expressed objectives, suitability of the strategic used of motivation,
presentation, lesson proper, and evaluation; effective use of audio-visual aids; quality of
the questions and answers that promote higher order thought processes; and student
understanding of the practical applications of concepts and theories learned.
4. Variety
The assessment focuses on the variety of teaching strategies used; provisions for
different modes of learning (visual, auditory, tactile and kinaesthetic); used of different
attention getting devices: variation in the use of the non-verbal (eye-contact, voice,
gestures); and the different uses of rewards (compliment, smile) and rein forcers
(example).
5. Task Orientation
The emphases of this evaluation are the extent of the implementation of a well-
designed lesson (congruence between written and taught curriculum); the teacher’s
maximization of his/her opportunity to focus on instructional tasks that are well planned;
and the effectiveness of the teacher in maintaining the smooth flow of the lesson by
anticipating and preventing student misbehaviour.
6. Student Management
The foci of the attention are the quality of the learning activities or tasks that
promote active learning which may include exercises, problem sets, seat works, and
group activities. The monitoring of such activities; and the provision of feedback to guide
students.
7. Student Success
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8. Higher Thought Process
It is necessary to assess whether the teacher provides activities, and ask questions
that require critical thinking, reasoning, and problem solving. Individual and group
activities should afford the necessary opportunities for higher order thoughts processes
and discovery.
But according to Sullivan and Glanz (2000), the use of the observation
instruments is problematic when directly connected to evaluation. This is because “ ife in
the classroom” is based on context and dependent on situation that contributes further to
its complexity.
The use of evaluations, if not done properly, may discourage interpersonal and
collegial relationships, and instead promote a superior-subordinate orientation that causes
mistrust and even antagonism.
Item Rating
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communication.
3. The teacher conducted the class very well. 1 2 3 4 5
What will be the basis for making an objective assessment of how well the teacher
knows the subject matter?
How will one determine whether the teacher uses effective and appropriate
communication?
What is the basis for determining whether the teacher conducts the lesson well?
Item Rating
1. Taught without reading notes 1 2 3 4 5
2. Provided examples to illustrate difficult 1 2 3 4 5
terms or concepts.
3. Gave accurate answers to students’ 1 2 3 4 5
questions.
4. Related the topic to real-life situations. 1 2 3 4 5
5. Related the subject matter to other fields 1 2 3 4 5
Low Inference Indicators of Communication Skills
Item Rating
1. Used correct grammar in speaking. 1 2 3 4 5
2. Maintained eye contact with students. 1 2 3 4 5
3. Considered and used students’ ideas and 1 2 3 4 5
suggestions.
4. Asked probing questions. 1 2 3 4 5
5. Spoke in a voice that is clear and loud 1 2 3 4 5
enough to be heard by everyone.
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When observation instruments are poorly constructed, the result of the
observation do not help teachers improve inadequacies in specific teaching behaviours.
Vague and fuzzy observations are usually challenged by those observed. When they are
not adequately defended (which is usually the case), they can cause conflict and
demoralization among the faculty.
Here are the other bases for the following proposed guidelines for developing a
measuring instrument:
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1. CONCURRENT-RELATED EVIDENCE
The evidence shows the degree to which performance on one instrument relates to
performance in a standard instrument.
1. Stability-related evidence
It refers to the degree to which scores of a group of individuals on the instrument
administered on one occasion are consistent with the scores of the same group using the
same instrument given at a later date.
2. Equivalence-related evidence
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It refers to the extent to which two forms measuring instrument yield seminar, if
not identical results
Maintains that the most challenging and difficult evaluations are those involving
beginning and marginal teachers.
For majority of teachers, the first three years of their professional careers are the most
SIGNIFICANT, CHALLENGING, AND THREATENING. WHY???
DURING THE FIRST THREE YEARS…
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Neophyte teachers try to adopt to their new career and working environment
without the benefit of a wealth of professional experiences on which to base their
decisions. They have to struggle to prove that they can survive in the classroom, as well
as to prove their worth to students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
They do not enjoy security of tenure which is a cause of instability.
Glickman (1985)
Beginning teachers are generally occupied with feelings of doubt and fear of inadequacy.
These feelings are compounded by a heavy workload and additional assignments
that neophyte teachers are not prepared to handle because of their lack of experience.
These problems and concerns impact the evaluation of classroom performance.
New teachers who are having adjustment problems and are not given support and
encouragement by experienced teachers and supervisors are more, compared to seasoned
teachers, to be less effective in the classroom. Consequently, they leave the profession in
favor of non-teaching jobs.
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teaching profession.
EVALUATION OF EXPERT TEACHERS:
Mcgrath 1991, Listed Some of the Reasons Why Expert Teachers Leave he Profession:
2.Does the evaluation discriminate only on relevant variables and not on irrelevant
variables?
3.Are criteria, evaluation variables, and all the process for making evaluations
communicated to all affected parties?
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
Each of the criteria is usually defined by indicators which are directly measurable
such as:
1. Prof. growth and development may be demonstrated by attendance in or organizing
and conducting seminar workshops.
2. Undertaking research or publication of articles in reputable journals.
3. Active membership in professional organizations.
4. Enrolment in graduate studies.
5. Getting awards or recognition from non-government organizations (NGOs) or
government organizations (GOs)
ETHICAL CONDUCT
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Can be assessed through active participation in the school extension program, as
well as active membership in NGOs with specific advocacies for improving the life
marginalized communities, and religious organizations whose programs and projects are
based on the principle of preferential option for the poor (POP).
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“GOING THE EXTRA MILE”
May be measured in terms of a teacher’s voluntary and wholehearted participation in
school activities.
The evaluation procedures specify the following:
1. The feedback mechanism
2. Needed documents to be submitted to support claims about accomplishments and
achievements.
3. Schedule and frequency of the evaluation.
4. Identification of the evaluators (principal, asst. principal, subject is coordinator)
CHAPTER V
STAFFING
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Reporters:
Ann Margarette M. Domangan
Oliver V. Cancio
DARIUS RIGOR GAGARIN
Ginalyn A. Felix
INTRODUCTION
Introduction One reason that has always been advanced for poor results in schools
is that principals are not appropriately skilled and trained for school management and
leadership, and as a result there are those who call for professional development of school
principals. According to Reitzug (2002:3), professional development may take different
forms such as training, on-site processes, networks and professional development
schools. As a human resource manager, a principal need to set up mechanisms for
nurturing and unfolding of educators’ potential in order to enhance effective teaching and
learning. For this reason, development and enhancement of educators’ potential should
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relate to the work they are doing of not only nurturing the intellectual potential of
learners, but also of moral formation and appropriate humanization according to national
policies and goals.
Staff Development
Wiles (1991) raised a basic issue about staff development when he explained that
the terms staff development and in-service education, although used
interchangeably, are conceptually different. According to him, in-service
education or in-service training assumes a deficiency in the teacher or
administrator, and presupposes a set of appropriate knowledge, skills and methods
that needs to be developed. On the other hand, staff development is more
compassing term which includes all activities leading to professional and personal
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growth. In contrast to in-service training, staff development is directed towards
total human development and not just towards any narrow, specific concern,
which is the focus of instructional supervision. Thus, which in-service education
is staff development, not all staff development is in-service education.
A comprehensive type of staff development is demonstrated in Lawrence Dale’s
Planning document (in Orlich, 1989) which categorizes activities under six major
functions.
1. In-service education (improving knowledge and skills)
2. Organization development (motivation, decision-making, conflict
management, etc.)
3. Consultation (clinical supervision, mentoring, coaching, etc.)
4. Communication and coordination of resources (effective communication and
coordination)
5. Leadership training (innovations, creativity, classroom management)
6. Evaluation (needs assessment, test construction, etc.)
For Orlich (1989), the goal of staff development is to provide thoughtful and
guided enhancement of human talent in the schools through a long-range working
model which incorporates well-conceived strategies.
Based on the definition by Seyfarth (1991), an effective staff development
program may be measured by the changes in personnel behavior and better
working relationship in school.
According to Seyfarth (1991), some authors extend the explanation of in-service
training and staff development by distinguishing between training and
development. For them, training typically refers to teaching technical employees
and non-teaching staff how to perform their present jobs effectively and
efficiently. This perspective is based on the defect or deficiency orientation that
seems to pervade in-service education. In contrast, staff development refers to
teaching professionals and administrators the necessary skills for present and
future positions in the organization which is a growth-oriented view.
Lunenberg and Ornstein (2000) provide a compromise view about training and
development. They do not make distinction, and refer to both types of
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intervention (training and development) collectively as training. To them, training
and development are two sides of the same coin or currency directed to the same
goal: effective instruction in school.
The limited view of in-service education for teachers is reflected in the scope of
the in-service training program of the Department of Education, Culture and
Sports specified in the Congressional Commission on Education, or EDCOM
(1993). In the report, in-service training refers to any planned school activity
indented to enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of teachers which
may take the form of any or a combination of workshops, seminars, conferences,
conventions, summer institutes, and meetings. Specifically, the various types of
in-service training programs are designed to provide teachers the opportunity to
upgrade and update knowledge and competencies directly related only to
curriculum and instruction as indicated by the following concerns (The
Congressional Commission on Education, 1993)
o Orientation to new concepts, objectives, values, curricular innovations and
educational policies
o Upgrading of skills and competence in methodology and content in
different areas
o Evolvement of models, strategies, methods, guidelines, and instruments
o Monitoring and evaluation of projects and curriculum innovations
o Planning and programming in curriculum development, instructional
evaluation and action research
o Enrichment, production and utilization of materials
o Problem identification and evolving proposal for possible solutions
o Sharing and enriching knowledge and experiences, and information
dissemination
o Strengthening inter-agency cooperation and collaboration
Even the specific proposal by the Presidential Commission on Education Reform
(PCER, 2000) to strengthen teacher competencies at the basic education level is
primarily a deficiency orientation. PCER proposed the implementation of Project
TEACH or Teacher Empowerment to Achieve Competencies and Humaneness.
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The objectives of the project, which imply lack of certain skills, and competencies
(i.e., use of technology, reading, critical thinking) that need to be addressed,
illustrate the deficiency view. These are to develop the teacher as:
o An IT teacher who is adept at using new learning technologies as means of
enhancing the teaching-learning process;
o A reading teacher;
o A critical and creative teacher;
o A values education teacher imbued with the ideals of integrity, honesty,
patriotism and work ethics.
On the other hand, the Professional and Organizational Development Network in
Higher Education (n. d.) explains that faculty development has three-fold focus ---
the faculty as a teacher, the faculty as a scholar and professional and the faculty as
a person which varies the former.
o When the emphasis is on the faculty as a teacher, the program offered is
geared toward instructional supervision.
o When it is on teacher as a scholar and professional, the program assists in
career planning and professional development in scholarly pursuits such as
writing grants, publishing, committee work, administrative work and
supervisory skills among others.
o When the stress is on the faculty as a person, the program provides
training in wellness management, interpersonal skills, stress and time
management, assertiveness development, and other concerns which
address the individual’s well-being.
OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES
Professional Development Enrolment in graduate programs.
1. To update and upgrade the In-house and off-campus seminar
knowledge of the faculty members in workshop.
their respective fields of Demonstration lessons.
specialization. Orientation for new teacher’s.
2. To enhance the teaching skills of Action Research.
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faculty members.
Social-Cultural Development
Field trips.
1. To expose teachers to “low-stress”
Recreational activities such as
and “non-stress” activities.
ballroom dancing and parties.
2. To promote healthy working
Sport festival (volleyball, bowling,
relationships in the organization
basketball, etc.).
3. To deepen community awareness
Community day.
and involvement.
Family day celebration.
4. To enhance home-school
Team-building activities.
relationship.
Cultural shows (folk dancing,
5. To develop appreciation of the
musical concerts, etc.).
richness of the Philippines culture.
Personality Development
Seminar-workshop on public
1. To help teachers develop self-
speaking, power dressing, social
confidence in dealing with students,
graces, art of listening, proper diet
peers, administrators, and parents.
and nutrition, good grooming, and
2. To develop health consciousness
coping with stress.
among the faculty.
Group dynamic sessions on self-
3. To help teachers recognize their
awareness
strengths and weaknesses, and deal
Aerobics.
with them appropriately.
Curriculum Development
Seminar-workshops on syllabus
1. To enhance skills in syllabus-
making, lesson planning, and
making, lesson planning, and test
curriculum-mapping.
construction.
Demonstration lessons on how to
2. To enhance the skills in integration
integrate different concepts.
of different concepts.
Spiritual Development Retreats and recollections.
1. To deepen the Christian spirituality Pilgrimage.
of the faculty. Involvement in Basic Ecclesial
2. To strengthen relationship with the Community (BEC).
Lord. Bible sharing.
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3. To have a sense of renewal, and view
teaching as a calling from God. Living Rosary.
4. To deepen the knowledge and Colloquium on teaching ministry.
devotion to Mary.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Torres (1996) identified the following characteristics of training programs that did not
work. These may be clustered into four major areas:
1. DESIGN
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Lack of Variety-Contains homogeneous proposal for teachers in general.
Limited-involves short period of time addressed to the concern of individual
teachers rather than groups.
Esoteric-ignores teachers’ real conditions
Lack of Coherence-contradicts (and inconsistent with) pedagogical model
requested by teachers
2. COORDINATION
Lack of faculty involvement-sees teachers only in a passive role as recipients and
potential trainees
4. CONTINUITY
Starts from zero with each new policy, plan, or project.
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3. Planning of Content
4. Choosing Methods of Presentation
Establishing Priorities
Priorities are determined in consultation with important school
stakeholders. Individual priorities are considered during the
discussion. Stakeholders arrive at a consensus after a discussion of
all the issues and concerns brought to the table. The important
bases for determining the priorities are the results of the needs
analysis; the results of performance evaluation; and the short-term
programs and services, students development, human resources,
performance evaluation, and training.
Determining Objectives
This refers to identifying the desirable outcomes in term of
improvement in knowledge, skills, values and attitudes, and habits
that will eventually translate to effective instruction. Examples of
objectives are: To use effective integration strategies in classroom
instruction, "and “To apply a new method in teaching a specific
subject.”
Planning Content
The selection of content is based on the identified objectives. It
should be based on the criteria of feasibility, suitability,
importance, and impact. Feasibility to what is reasonable and
doable, recognizing the realities in the school in terms of resources
(human and material) and time. Suitability is a concern for what is
appropriate given the school culture that defines the norms and
relationships among personnel. The criterion of importance
considers the value of content to everyone, not just to a few
individuals in the organization, Impact is an issue of what will
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produce the maximum benefit to the staff in particular and to the
school in general.
- Designs are based on principles of adult learning and a full understanding of the
process of change.
- Programs are conducted in school settings.
- Development takes place in more than one incident, and incidents are spaced over
time: They are conducted long enough and often enough to assure that
participants progressively gain knowledge skill and confidence.
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- Training is conveniently scheduled to avoid interfering with on-going job
requirements of participants.
- Development activities take place at a convenient location.
- Trainers have credibility with the participants.
- Participants are involved in the planning, development and presentation of the
training program.
During the late 1970s and early 1980s, several major studies and reviews
contributed to our understanding of the characteristics of effective staff
development, focusing not on attitudes, but on actual practices (Berman &
McLaughlin, 1978; Kells, 1980; Lawrence, 1974; Yarger, Howey, & Joyce,
1980). The resulting list of effective practices, well known by now, included:
Staff development came of age in the 1980s. It was the focus of countless
conferences, workshops, articles, books, and research reports. State legislators and
administrators of local school districts saw staff development as a key aspect of
school improvement efforts. Many school districts initiated extensive staff
development projects to improve student learning. Research on these projects and
craft knowledge generated by staff developers have substantially advanced our
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understanding of effective staff development practices beyond the overview
studies of the early 1980s referred to above.
Provision in RA 9155 (Governance of Basic Education Act 2001) states (The Shift in
Locus and Focus of the Leadership Roles of Principal in School Improvement)
“There shall be a school head for all public elementary schools or a cluster
thereof. The establishment of integrated schools from existing public elementary and
public high schools shall be encouraged.”
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Roles of Instructional Leaders
A. Assessment of Learning
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Creates and manages a school process to ensure student progress is conveyed to
students and parents/guardian regularly.
1. Traditional Model- The traditional model exposes the principal to the research
base on management and the behavioral sciences. The participants are often the
passive recipient of knowledge and the source of knowledge is research
generated.
2. Craft Model- The principal is trained by other experienced professionals. In the
craft approach, the source of professional knowledge is the practical wisdom of
experienced practitioners.
3. Reflective Inquiry Approach- In the reflective inquiry approach, the principal is
encouraged to generate knowledge through a process of systematic inquiry.
Networking
Mentoring
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Reading and Journaling
4. Staff Development
SELF-EVALUATION
______________2. Training Programs are well-planned and in lined with the current
programs and issues of the educational system of the Philippines.
______________3. An effective instructional leader should work to the teachers and
community in order to address the needs of learners.
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REFLECTION:
INTRODUCTION
“The decisions you make about your work life are especially important, since
most people spend more of their waking lives working than doing anything else. Your
choices will affect, not only yourself and those closest to you, but in some way the whole
world.” -Laurence G.
Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mouth Everest or
to the top of your career. -Abdul Kalam
CAREER
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An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with
opportunities for progress.
COUNSELING
Is a series of direct contacts with the individual w/c aims to offer him assistance in
changing his attitude & behaviors. (Carl Rogers)
Administrators
Managers
Diplomats
teachers
curriculum leaders
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unrealistic conceptions of the role and have also found that they are treated differently on
becoming head by persons in and out of the school.
In addition, some new principals have to deal with the influence of the ‘ghost(s)
of principals past’ (Walker & Qian, 2006, p. 301). Draper and McMichael (2000 cited in
Walker & Qian, 2006) found in their study that seven out of ten new principals reported
on issues brought about by the difference between theirs and the previous principal’s
style of management.
As new principals struggle with their workloads and are driven to compete with
other schools, they tend to develop a sense of isolation from teachers and other principals
(Rooney, 2000, cited in Walker & Qian, 2006; Weindling & Earley, 1987; Wildy &
Clarke, 2008). Legotlo and Westhuizen (1996) found that in their isolation, new
principals were disappointed at the limited feedback and guidance they received from
their employing bodies and other principals. Harris (2007) notes that principals are often
dehumanized and their feelings, anxieties and vulnerabilities disregarded.
Coping and asking for help In order to cope with the emotional and physical
distress brought about by the challenges and dilemmas they face, beginning principals
have employed a number of strategies which have been categorized as physiological
strategies, socio-psychological strategies and management skills (Parkay & Rhodes,
1992). Beginning principals in Daresh & Male’s (2000) study mentioned going on
outings with family or reading novels in a quiet space at home as strategies for ‘personal
renewal’. A not-so-healthy response of some beginning principals in the study of Walker
et al. (2003b) was to depersonalize their job, by rejecting their role as administrator so as
to appear as part of the teaching staff. Others opted to shield themselves using rules,
regulations, policies and procedures. One novice principal spoke of the need to be highly
diplomatic by ‘…keeping my mouth shut and some of my gut reactions to myself’
(Walker et al., 2003b, p. 14).
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THE CHANGING ROLE OF THE SUPERVISORS IMPLICATION TO
TRAINING
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Can be viewed as the activities and programs formal or informal and in or off
campus that help staff members learn about responsibilities develop requires
skills and competencies necessary to prepare themselves for advancement in the
institution or beyond the campus.
IN-SERVICE EDUCATION
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A program of instruction or training provided by an agency or institution for its
employees. The program is held in the institution or agency and is intended to
increase the skills and competence of the employees in specific area.
TEACHERS CENTER
ANDROGOGY
The word comes from the Greek word “andro” meaning man and “agogos”
meaning leader of it leterally means leading children.
The method and practice of teaching adult learners an adult education.
PRINCIPLES OF ANDROGOGY
NEED ANALYSIS
WELLNESS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Supervision of Instruction: The Philippine Perspective (staff Development)
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/education/documents/research/jubilee-press/the-
principal.pdf
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http//www.models/development.com.ph
CHAPTER 6
LEGAL CONCERNS
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Reporters:
Marife Angeles
Introduction:
The educational system will not function effectively with weak school
administration. Effective administration begins with leaders who know how to
motivate teachers and students. Good administrators also know how to enlist the
help of the community in improving schools for all concerned. If administrators
allow personal relationships or ambition to dictate their decisions, the school
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environment will become one of distrust. This lack of unity and teamwork will
result in low student achievement.
Ever since schools have existed they have been heavily influenced by the law.
These laws span over hundreds of years and have either been modified over time or
changed because of the attitudes and beliefs of society as a whole. It is surprising how
many aspects of schooling are deeply affected by the law, particularly the relationship
between teachers and students. These aspects include:
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carelessness of teachers on the job because twelve students were injured in a single year
due to negligent acts. These incidents occurred during field trips, school sports,
chemistry lab accidents, and a vehicle accident involving a teacher’s vehicle while
transporting students. The aspect of schooling that is being neglected from these
situations is mainly a breach in the regard for the physical safety of students. Teachers
need to be concerned about the safety of their students because they can be sued and
prosecuted if their responsibilities are neglected. If prosecuted, it is highly possible that a
teacher would lose his/her job. In regarding the physical safety of students, teachers
should ask themselves two questions:
a) How can I protect myself from being sued?
b) How can I avoid potentially dangerous and inappropriate behavior?
By answering these questions alone, teachers can greatly decrease their chances of being
found liable if brought to court for negligence.
Introduction
“One of the more difficult and worrisome aspect of supervision is the possibility of being
brought to court for certain administrative decisions related to classroom performance
and affecting the employment of a teacher”
Administrative Decisions
• They are the judgements on the effectiveness of instruction that are used for
making administrative decisions.
Summative Evaluation
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• The evaluation after the implementation
• For the purpose of giving decision makers information on the effectiveness and
efficiency of instruction.
Effectiveness of content
Specifically:
OBJECTIVISM
SUBJECTIVISM
Observations an interviews
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Evaluate content
Limitations:
Objectivism
Subjectivism
• Not replicable
Marginal Teachers
• Marginal teachers are those w, and ho are no longer neophytes but whose teaching
competence remains unsatisfactory and are there considered for dismissal,
1. TYPE 1
2. TYPE II
• They have the potential to succeed in the classroom with reasonable level of help.
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3. TYPE III
• Teachers whose classroom performance is ineffective, and who are not responsive
to instructional supervision. They are beyond help. Thy may either be:
Rights vs Responsibilities
• The responsibility of the teacher, on the other hand, to carry out his/her teaching
task as well.
Cases are often brought to court by teachers who have been subjects of
disciplinary actions
suspension or
dismissal.
and who feel that they have not been given a fair deal by school
administrators.
This is a disturbing situation that creates tension in the school community.
Schools are wary about court cases against their administrators because when
management decisions are challenged, it is not only the administrator is concerned
who is the subject of complaint, therefor the object of judicial and public scrutiny
that is dragged into the fray, but also the name and reputation of the school.
As a rule, Administrative decisions should be based on summative results of the
evaluation of instruction obtained thru through the use of valid and reliable
measuring instruments.
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Summative evaluation of instructions is supposed to provide accurate data and
information to be legally defensible.
They are the judgements on the effectiveness of instruction that are used for
making administrative decisions.
Administrative Decisions
a. Retention
b. Promotion
c. Suspension
d. Evaluation
Procedure relating to professional competent issues
1.Informal stage
2.Initiation of the formal process
3.ExternalReview (Chief inspector to arrange the review of the work of the
individual teacher)
4.Hearing
5. Appeal
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The Law states that…
Teacher Accountability
• Who is accountable for high student performance? Should teachers be blamed for
students’ poor performance?
• Ultimately, it is the teacher who should be accountable for the scholastic achievement
of students. The school’s responsibility is to set standards of excellence, and it is the
teacher’s responsibility to meet these standards. Thus, it is incumbent upon the school
to ensure that those who are not able to meet these standards (the marginal teachers)
are not allowed to remain in the classroom. If they do, they perform disservice to the
community in particular, and to the society in general.
• a marginal teacher is one whose performance borders incompetency but who is not
incompetent. [Google]
• the student high scholastic performance
• is a joint responsibility among:
1. Students
2. Teachers
3. Administrators
4. Parents
5. Community members
…and not the responsibility of the teacher alone.
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Employment contract of a probationary teacher = *1 year
*but maybe renewed for the 2nd and 3rd years
• During the probationary employment of one year, a teacher enjoys security of
tenure which means that the school cannot arbitrarily dismiss him/her despite the
demonstration of expiration of the contract at the end of the school year, a teacher
cannot claim security of tenure, and compel the school to renew the employment
contract.
• This is not subject to legal challenge because when the contract is terminated,
there is no “expectancy of continued employment (Luneberg and Ornstein, 2000).
• Non-renewal should not be equated to dismissal which is only permissible “for
cause” It means that non-tenured professionals, just like tenured faculty who are
the subject of dismissal cases, are entitled due process.
“The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see.”
ALEXANDRA K. TREFOR, attributed, Making Classrooms Better
MARCZELY (2001) -before drastic action is taken, the necessary strategic intervention
is taken, the necessary strategic intervention measures (Clinical supervision, coaching,
mentoring, etc.) should be made available to the teacher. Dismissal action has to be
deferred until remediation has been undertaken. However, if the problem is not
correctable, then necessary action, no matter how harsh, should be taken because non
remediable poor performance victimizes students and society.
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Were students, faculty, or school damaged?
Had the teacher been warned, could the conduct resulting in damage have been
corrected?
Could the effects of the conduct in question be corrected?
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Based on the Manual of regulations for private schools, the probationary period is
the interval during which teacher’s fitness for the job is determined. The probationary
period allows the school administration to evaluate a teacher’s working habits and other
traits before making him/her regular and permanent. The manual provides the conditions
for the probationary period which not be more than three consecutive years of
satisfactory service for those at elementary and secondary levels of and six consecutive
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regular semesters (equivalent to three years) of satisfactory service for those at the
tertiary level...
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2. To full access to the evidence in the case
3. The right to contend himself/herself, and to be defended by a representative of
his/her choice and adequate time being given to the teacher for the preparation of
his/her defense.
4. The right to appeal to designated authorities.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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