Instructional Supervision and Teaching

Introduction to Instructional Supervision

• Focus on how supervision affects teaching practices.
• Importance of being accountable as a teacher.

Role of Supervisors

• Supervisors help identify areas of improvement for teachers.
• Encouragement to implement objectives and use technology in the classroom.

Philosophy of Instructional Supervision

• Two approaches: Directive vs. Collaborative

Miss Parkins’ Approach

• Describes her supervisory style as highly collaborative.
• Involves representatives from various subject areas or grades in decision-making.
• Emphasizes the importance of teacher input and feedback in supervision.

Benefits of Collaborative Supervision

• Teachers feel appreciated and valued.
• Increased buy-in from teachers when new ideas are presented.
• Teachers are more likely to extend and enhance proposed ideas through collaboration.

Conclusion

• Effective instructional supervision combines accountability with collaboration.
• Collaborative approach leads to better outcomes for both teachers and students.