Improving Secondary Education through Efficient Intra-School Supervision in Nigeria

Abstract

The importance of secondary education to the advancement of any economy cannot be over-emphasized. The above assertion informed the choice of this topic, particularly as it pertains to the role of intra-school supervision by school principals and other appointed school personnel in improving the standard that will lead to the achievement of the objectives of secondary school education in Nigeria. The paper looked at the distinction between supervision and inspection, the responsibilities of school principals, the areas of concern during supervision, methods or techniques as well as the problems of supervision. Relevant recommendations were made in enhancing intra-school supervision in Nigerian secondary school system.