College of Education and Behavioral Studies Department of Educational Planning and Management
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2020-12
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AAU
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The purpose of this study was to assess the practices of school-based supervision in secondary
schools in Bole sub-city of Addis Ababa city administration of government secondary schools.
To conduct this study, descriptive survey method was employed. A total of 180 sample
respondents were selected and involved in the study. Both random and purposive sampling
methods were employed. Specifically, a random sampling technique was employed for teachers
and school based supervisors who were treated through questionnaires whereas a purposive
sampling technique was applied for school principals, Woreda Education Office supervision
experts. For analysis SPSS version 22 was used and frequency count, mean score and
standard deviation utilized to analyze quantitative data gained through the questionnaires. The
finding shows teachers confirmed school based supervision were not implemented properly in
the schools and not satisfied with school based supervision that in its contribution for their
continuous professional improvement. The result of the study indicated that, relevant trainings
were provided for school-based supervisors to undertake their responsibilities in proper way
for further improvement. Based on these findings, the conclusion showed that school-based
supervisors were not following the procedures of classroom observation properly. The study
then recommends that it is advisable for school-based supervisors to give emphasis to prior
planning and discussing with the supervisee and to create awareness on the purpose of
classroom observation
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Practice, School Based Supervision and Challenge