The Degree of Educational Supervisors’ Commitment to the Ethics of Classroom Visits as Perceived by Kuwaiti Teachers

Abstract

This study aimed to identify teachers' perceptions of the extent to which educational supervisors are committed to the ethics of classroom visits in public schools in the State of Kuwait. The study sample consisted of 682 teachers who were selected by random cluster sampling. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers used a questionnaire that comprised 42 items divided into three dimensions (before classroom visit, during classroom visits, and after classroom visits). The results of the study revealed that the degree of adherence to the ethics of classroom visits ranged from very high to high. There were statistically significant differences in the domain of before classroom visits due to gender, nationality and specialization However, there were no differences due to years in service. The study recommended a change from the culture of unannounced to announced classroom visits.

The Degree of Educational Supervisors’ Commitment to Apply the Classroom-Visits Techniques

“…The results of this study were consistent with the findings of Alhajeri, Alazim, and Alharashani (2018) and Hamaydeh (2008); in that the degree of commitment to applying classroom-visit techniques was high. This study contrasted with the results of Nashwan and Nashwan (2004) in that it showed some deficiency in supervisory practices before, during, and after the visit.…”

“…The study results were consistent with Nashwan and Nashwan (2004) and Hamaydeh (2008), but contrasted with Alhajeri, Alazim and Alharashani (2018); in that there are statistically significant differences in favor of males. This result can be attributed to the fact that the supervisory staff in Petra organizes visits to teachers despite their gender.…”

“…The study results coincided with the study of Alhajeri, Alazim, and Alharashani (2018) and Hamaydeh (2008), but contrasted with the results of Nashwan and Nashwan study; in that there is an impact of years of experience, in favor of less-experienced teachers.…”

“…The results of the Hamaydeh study (2008) indicated that educational supervisors were more committed to holding a post-meeting with the teacher after the classroom visit rather than having a meeting before the class visit to plan for it. The study by Alhajeri, Alazim, and Alharashani (2018) indicated that the degree of educational supervisors' commitment to the ethics of class visits ranged between very high and high, specifically their commitment to ethics during the classroom visit.…”