Abstract
D.Ed. (Educational Management)
In the present dissertation the researcher views in-service training
in general, and clinical supervision specifically. This research is
specifically aimed at the principals of Afrikaans medium secondary
schools under the jurisdiction of the Transvaal Education Department.
In-service education describes an informal, systematic program,
initiated by the principal. This program aims to provide
opportunities for teachers to improve the teaching quality of their
classes. In-service education is also aimed at the professional
development of staffmembers. In-service education aims at the more
effective usage of manpower to promote higher productivity.
On the other hand clinical supervision is regarded as teaching
supervision where data is acquired through observation of true
classroom situations. This pre-supposes a one-on-one interaction
between the principal and the specific teacher to improve the
quality of teaching. Clinical supervision aims to develop the
teacher professionally and improve the quality of his teaching. In
view of the aims it is possible for clinical supervision to apply the
potential of labour effectively, thereby improving productiVity to
the benefit of pupils as well as teachers.
The successful implementation of clinical supervision relies on a
secure, supportive school climate, characterised by healthy
headmaster - teacher relations. In this research the researcher
will look at the importance of some dimensions of the principal teacher
relationship namely:
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participating leadership:
successful communication and
creation of a conducive climate.
Before a principal can lay claim to successful implementation of
clinical supervision as strategy for in-service education, he has to...