THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AS AN EDUCATIONAL SUPERVISOR IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION
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This study analyzes the role of the school principal as an educational supervisor in improving educational quality at Ensino Secundário Geral Público No. 1 de Maliana. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, with data collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis involving the school principal, teachers, students, and education-concerned community members selected via purposive sampling. Data were analyzed through reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. Findings reveal that the principal's supervisory role encompasses identifying learning obstacles, ensuring educational quality control, fostering an effective work climate, enhancing teachers' professional competence, and conducting comprehensive assessment and evaluation. Continuous supervision positively impacts learning quality, institutional discipline, and teacher professionalism. The study concludes that systematic and sustained educational supervision by the school principal significantly contributes to overall educational quality improvement. Consequently, supervision must be reinforced as an integral component of school leadership to achieve optimal educational outcomes.
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