Supervisory Functions of Secondary School Principals and Factors Competing With These Functions

Abstract

Educational supervision has passed through various phases in Nigeria. It is regarded as one of the essential functions which principals perform to achieve the objectives of the school system. This study focuses on issues related to the supervisory functions or secondary school principals and factors competing with them. It highlights the required skills and personal traits, the techniques of supervision and the basic principles for effective supervision by principals. Finally, the study drew conclusions and made recommendations that will improve the supervisory functions of principals despite the existence of competing factors.