The Role of Secondary School Heads’ Classroom Visits in Delivery of Quality Instruction in Biharamulo District, Tanzania

Abstract

The study examined the role of school heads’ classroom visits in the delivery of quality instruction in Biharamulo district, Tanzania. A mixed methods approach and a descriptive survey design using a sample of 73 were used. Data collection involved questionnaires and focus group discussions whereas quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics while the qualitative data was analyzed through thematic techniques. The findings indicated that teachers perceived school heads’ classroom visits as democratic and feedback oriented. School heads’ classroom visits made teachers to deliver new materials and engage students in classrooms. The lack of observation skills challenged school heads’ classroom visits. The paper unveils classroom visits as a tool for effective delivery of quality instructions. We recommend that school heads need training to acquire classroom observational skills.

Keywords: School heads, classroom visits, quality instruction, teachers

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-28-02

Publication date:October 31^st 2022