Supervision of Instruction in Teacher Training Institutions in Cameroon: Strengths and Weaknesses

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to find out Supervision of Instructions in Teacher Training Institutions in Cameroon: Strengths and weaknesses. The survey research design was used in which quantitative and qualitative data were used as the basis on which to build and explain data. Data were collected with the use of questionnaire and interview guides and the sample was selected using the purposive sampling technique. The sample consisted of 12 Regional Inspectors for teacher education and 324 teacher trainers. The data were analysed using the descriptive and inferential statistics and the following results or findings were obtained. The Regional Pedagogic Inspectors and Teacher Trainers views (more than three-quarter (78.53%) showed that there is supervision of instruction in teacher training colleges bringing out its strengths and weaknesses. Based on the objective and findings, some recommendations were made to Regional Pedagogic Inspectors and Teacher Trainers as well as educational authorities which called for formal training, and in-service training. The study therefore concluded that supervision of instruction is essential to facilitate a smooth teaching learning transaction in Teacher Training Colleges in Cameroon.