Interpersonal Skills in Educational Supervision

Importance of Interpersonal Skills

• Essential for supervising teachers.
• Involves understanding and insight to guide teacher responses.
• Important for supervisors to communicate well with groups and individuals.

Benefits of Strong Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to build good relationships.
• Facilitates effective collaboration with others.
• Creates a successful human contract within the school.

Responsibilities of School Heads

• Immense duties requiring various approaches.
• Importance of establishing good relationships with faculty members.
• Delegation of responsibilities to promote confidence and loyalty.
  • Enhances employee development.

Impact on Employee Engagement

• Employees more concerned and engaged in their tasks when supported by the principal.
• Supervisor's role in creating a conducive atmosphere for human potential.

Supervisory Skills and Decision-Making

• Supervisory skills crucial for enhancing teaching and learning situations.
• Involves decision-making, preparation, and coordination by school heads.
• Fosters optimum performance among teachers.

Supervisor’s Role and Responsibilities

• Supervisor's behavior should be evident consistently.
• Ensuring adherence to timetables and school programs.

Skills Required for Supervisory Competence

• Interpersonal skills are essential, but not the only requirement.
• Need for experience and technical skills in supervisory practices.
• Knowledgeable about instructional supervision to improve teaching methods.

Instructional Leadership

• Administrator aspirants must develop instructional leadership skills.
• Understanding school methods and directions to achieve objectives.