INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISORY TECHNIQUES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM IN UGANDAN SCHOOLS

Abstract

The paper discussed implementation of the competence-based curriculum in Ugandan schools and the many challenges ranging from negative attitude, crowded classes in some schools, lack of internet and poor assessment to inadequate training. The paper explained how these challenges can be addressed by the instructional supervisory techniques. The competence based curriculum is a new curriculum that emphasizes what learners are expected to do rather than focusing on what they are expected to achieve. Instructional supervision is basically concerned with supporting and assisting teachers to improve instruction through changing behaviour. The paper identifies purpose and techniques which are all geared towards improved teaching and learning process. There are a number of techniques that the skilful instructor can use to create a positive effect in teacher behaviour for achieving effective teaching. The paper discussed the instructional supervisory techniques which can be used in effective implementation of the competence based curriculum in Ugandan schools.