The Processes of Supervisions in Secondary Schools Educational System in Nigeria

Abstract

The process of supervision in secondary school (SS) in Nigeria is of paramount to the attainment of monitoring secondary schools activities for national development and the administration of the schools entirely. The aim of this paper is necessitated to relate the need for the process of supervision of both human and materials resources for achieving the ultimate goals of secondary school system in Nigeria. However, this paper highlights some certain basic concepts such as supervisions, needs of supervision, and process of supervisions, who is a supervisor, importance of a supervisor and responsibility of a supervisor. The problems associated with supervision and the way forward. However, in Nigeria both supervisors and Teachers use different strategies of supervision to monitor the activities of the students when they are in the school. Though the strategies may differ from one another but they are out to achieve the same goal and objective. The data was analysed descriptively and using basic means aimed at giving a clear and detailed overview of the situation. Based on the findings it can be concluded that process of supervision is becoming a serious problem that is yet to be properly addressed in Nigeria Secondary School. In conclusion, Supervision at every local, national and international level should take their responsibilities seriously by engaging on educational activities that could enhance their skills. These include, among others, strategic seminars, workshops, regular visits and exchange programs pursuit of higher educational qualification and Supervisors that excel in their assignment should be rewarded accordingly either in kind or cash.