NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

14-16 AHMADU BELLO WAY, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 EXAMINATION
COURSE TITLE: SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION IN EDUCATION

COURSE CODE: EDA 822 (2 CU)

ANSWER ANY THREE QUESTIONS

TIME: 2 HOURS

1. a) Explain the concept of administrative supervision.

b) i) What are the assumptions underlying the practice of administrative supervision?
ii) Describe briefly any FIVE functions of supervision.

2. a) Explain the role of communication in supervision.

b) With specific reference to relevant examples, describe in details FIVE major
constraints to communication.

3. a) With the aid of an annotated diagram describe the components of instructional

supervision.
b) Explain any FIVE practices for improvement in the utilization of instructional
materials in schools

4. a) Itemise TEN basic principles that guide a school principal in formulating in-service
educational programmes for his teachers.
b) Discuss any FIVE elements used by supervisors for the realization of human
potential.
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