30 Questions
What is the main purpose of the technical supervisor's orientation round?
To discuss new and urgent educational issues
Which of the following tasks is NOT part of the technical supervisor's responsibilities during the orientation round?
Conducting instructive evaluation
What type of schools receive priority visits during the technical supervisor's orientation round?
Schools without a Head of Department (HOD)
What does the technical supervisor do if a school does not have a Head of Department (HOD)?
Gives recommendations for teachers' timetables
Which of the following is true about the technical supervisor's responsibilities during the orientation round?
Attending meetings to discuss changes in teaching plans is essential
What action should the technical supervisor take if there are changes in the teaching plan at a school?
Hold a meeting to discuss new educational issues
What is the purpose of offering alternatives in alternative supervision?
To widen the scope of what a teacher will consider doing
In nondirective supervision, what role does the supervisor play in decision-making?
The supervisor leaves all decisions to the teacher
What may cause teachers to feel anxious and alienated in nondirective supervision?
Inexperience of the teacher
What negative consequence may result from a supervisor misunderstanding nondirective supervision?
Increased teacher alienation
How can supervisors misuse nondirective supervision according to the text?
By implementing surface techniques only
What is a key assumption underlying the nondirective supervisory model described?
The individual teacher knows best what instructional changes need to be done
What is a key aspect of the listening teacher's role according to the text?
Offering multiple alternatives for the teacher to consider
What should the supervisor focus on in terms of their own knowledge and experience?
Being confident that their knowledge and experience surpass those of the teacher
What action does the directing frame step expect from the teacher?
Choosing from a set of laid-out options
What is emphasized when concluding the conference with the teacher?
Restating the goal, activities, criteria for success, and follow-up time
Why is it important for the supervisor to give alternative actions for teachers to consider?
To assist the teacher in judgment and consideration
What should be the supervisor's stance regarding confidence and credibility?
Being confident that their knowledge surpasses that of the teacher
What is the primary role of the supervisor in directive supervision?
Evaluate the teacher's mastery of defined behaviors
Which of the following is NOT a type of directive supervision behavior mentioned in the text?
Non-directive behaviors
What does the supervisor do in Directive Informational Behaviours?
Acts as an information source for improvement plan goals
Which directive supervision behavior involves determining clear classroom goals for the teacher?
Presenting
What does Directive Informational Continuum of Behaviors aim to do?
Identify the goal
In which directive supervision behavior does the supervisor reinforce the understanding of what needs to be done?
Directing
What is the primary reason to use Nondirective Behaviours according to the text?
When the supervisor has the most knowledge and expertise about the issue.
What is a characteristic of Collaborative Supervision as described in the text?
The relationship between the teacher and supervisor is based on sharing ideas.
When should Nondirective Behaviours be used according to the text?
When the teacher is functioning at high developmental levels.
What is the main focus of Collaborative Supervision mentioned in the text?
Working together on addressing teaching-related issues.
In Collaborative Supervision, what role does the supervisor play?
Actively participates with the teacher in making decisions.
Under what circumstances should Nondirective Behaviours be implemented according to the text?
When the teacher has most of the knowledge and expertise about the issue.
Test your ability to understand a teacher's perspective by listening carefully and providing alternative actions or suggestions. Evaluate possible actions and seek inputs from the teacher on alternative solutions.
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