Published March 1, 2024 | Version v1
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Clinical Supervision for Quality Education Delivery in Public Schools in Nigeria

  • 1. Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State, Nigeria

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This paper discussed clinical supervision for quality education delivery in public schools in Nigeria. Clinical supervision is a formal process of professional support and learning that enables individual practitioners to develop knowledge and competence, assume responsibility for their own practice, and enhance consumer protection and safety of care in complex clinical situations. Clinical supervision stands as the cornerstone of educational excellence in Nigerian public schools, offering a dynamic and transformative approach to elevate the quality of education delivery. The paper emphasized that clinical supervision can bring about quality education delivery in several key aspects which include: Professional Growth and Development, Contextual Adaptation, Innovative Pedagogies and Technology Integration, Quality Assurance and Standardization, Professional Collaboration and Peer Learning, Emotional and Social Well-being, Observation and Feedback, Assessment of Teacher Competencies and Reflective practices. Also, identified the impacts of clinical supervision on quality education delivery, which includes: Enhanced Teaching Practices, Professional Development, Increased Teacher Self-Efficacy, Alignment with Standards, Retention and Job Satisfaction, Technology Integration, Positive Student Outcomes, Promotion of Reflective Practice, Enhanced Collaboration, Leadership Development and Quality Assurance. It therefore concluded that clinical supervision emerges not merely as a pedagogical process but as a transformative force poised to elevate the landscape of education delivery in public schools across Nigeria. The paper likewise made some outstanding suggestions that; School Administrators should clearly define the objectives of clinical supervision, outlining specific goals for professional development, teaching improvement, and student outcomes. This clarity provides a roadmap for both supervisors and educators. Finally, Federal ministry of education should offer regular professional development opportunities aligned with the needs identified through clinical supervision. Provide access to workshops, training sessions, and resources to enhance educators' skills and knowledge.

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