INFLUENCE OF SUPERVISION ROLES OF HEADS OF HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT ON LECTURERS’ PERFORMANCE IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION NORTH-CENTRAL, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study assessed the influence of the supervision roles of Heads of the Home Economics Department on Lecturers' performance in Colleges of Education in North-Central, Nigeria. The study had three (3) objectives among which was to examine the level of influence of HODs' supervision roles on Lecturers' instructional performance in Colleges of Education in North-Central, Nigeria. Three (3) research questions were raised and a descriptive survey design was used to carry out the research. The population of the study comprised eighty-eight (88) respondents: eleven (11) HODs and seventy-seven (77) Home Economics Lecturers. The whole population was used as a sample size for the study. Two instruments titled HODs Supervision Roles Questionnaire (HSRQ) and the Lecturers' Performance Questionnaire (TPQ) constructed by the Researcher were used for data collection. The HSRQ had section A, containing 10 items to answer RQ one. TPQ had sections A and B. Each section had 10 items to answer RQ two, and RQ three. Three experts validated the instruments. The reliability coefficient of the instruments was established through the Cronbach Alfa Correlation Coefficient. The reliability index for HSRQ and TPQ instruments were 0.81 and 0.91 respectively. Eleven (11) copies of HSRQ and seventy-seven (77) copies of TPQ were administered, but eleven (11) copies of HSMRQ and sixty-six (66) copies of TPWQ were returned successfully. Mean was used to analyze all the RQs. The analysis of the responses was interpreted as the benchmark of mean 3.0. The study's findings revealed that the level of influence of HODs supervision roles had a high influence on Lecturers' instructional performance (Aggregate Mean 3.38). More so, HODs' supervision roles had a high influence on Lecturers' instructional preparation (Aggregate Mean 3.57), and delivery skills (Aggregate Mean 3.62). Based on the findings, it can be concluded that HODs' supervision roles such as planning, discussion of challenges, weekly vetting of the lesson plan, observation of instructional process, providing feedback, monitoring, and motivation influence the Lecturers' quality of instructional preparation and delivery skills. Because of the findings, the Researcher recommended among others that HODs should consistence and sustain a high level of instructional supervision roles to enhance the enthusiasm of Lecturers' instructional performance. HODs should ensure Lecturers' compliance with NCCE minimum standards,
regulations, and policies to help the Department of Home Economics maintain its accreditation and reputation.