Support supervision and teacher effectiveness in government aided primary schools in Arua city
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2025-10-24
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Muni University
Abstract
This study investigated the relationship between support supervision and teacher effectiveness in
government-aided primary schools in Arua City, Uganda. A descriptive cross-sectional survey
design was employed, integrating both quantitative and qualitative methods to ensure
methodological rigor and triangulation. The study used a mixed-methods approach, with
quantitative data collected through structured questionnaires from 151 teachers, and qualitative
data obtained through semi-structured interviews with headteachers. Simple random sampling was
used for teachers, while purposive sampling was applied for headteachers and school
administrators. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation,
and multiple regression analysis, while qualitative data were examined thematically. The findings
revealed that support supervision, particularly the supervision of instructional documents and post observation conferences, had a statistically significant positive impact on teacher effectiveness.
Specifically, supervision of instructional documents was the strongest predictor (B = 0.404, p <
.001), followed by post-observation conferences (B = 0.358, p < .001). However, classroom
observation did not significantly predict teacher effectiveness (B = 0.155, p
= .159), suggesting the need to improve its implementation and follow-up. The study concludes
that structured and supportive supervisory practices, especially those focused on Instructional
documentation and post-observation feedback, enhance teacher effectiveness and potentially
improve learner outcomes. It recommends that the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES),
along with district education offices, strengthen supervision protocols, institutionalize post observation feedback, and build the capacity of school leaders to implement effective supervision
in line with national standards.
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A dissertation submitted to the faculty of education in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of master of education in education planning and management of Muni University.
Keywords
Support supervision, Teacher effectiveness, Government aided primary schools, Arua city
Citation
Natalia, E. (2025). Support supervision and teacher effectiveness in government aided primary schools in Arua city (unpublished graduate dissertation). Muni University, Arua, Uganda.