The Degree of Application of Supervision Methods at the Directorates of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in the Northern Districts of Palestine as Perceived by the Educational Supervisors

Abstract

This study aimed at identifying and recognizing the degree of practicing

the supervision methods as perceived by the educational supervisors in the

educational directorates of the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher

Education in the northern districts of Palestine .The population of the study

consisted of (132) male and female supervisors: (86 males and 46 females).

The researcher used a questionnaire which consisted of (70) items

distributed on (7) domains. To ensure validity and reliability, the questionnaire

had undergone the necessary processes and showed a total reliability

coefficient of (0.9562) , by using Cronbach’s Alpha.

This study showed the following main results: 1.

The degree of practicing the seven supervision methods was very high on

the seven domains and on the total degree, except for the classroom visits

which had a high degree. The action research domain showed a medium

degree.

2. There were no significant differences according to the degree of practicing

supervision methods on all domains except for the educational handouts

as these showed significant difference in favor of the basic elementary

supervisors (1- 4)

3. There were no significant differences on all supervision methods, as due

to the supervisor’s qualification and gender.

4. There were significant differences according to the domains of exchanging

classroom visits, model lessons and educational handouts, and the overall

degree is due to the supervisor’s experience and in favor of those who

have experience of (5- 10) years or more.

5. There were significant differences on the domain of model lessons as due

to the directorate of education variable (place of work) and in favor of

Nablus and Jenin directorates of education.