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TRAINING, PROGRAMME AND TYPES OF SCHOOL INSPECTION

School Inspectors' Training

Training is an important aspect of professional growth of school inspectors so that they can carry out their inspectoral duties effectively.

Types of training

There are three types of training adapted by the Inspectorate of Schools.

These include:

• Induction training
• Basic training.
• In-service training

Planning for a training programme

For a successful training, planning is essential. Some of the aspects to consider are:

• Rationale for the training – an expression of the purpose for mounting the training.
• Training or workshop objectives – statements of intent.
• Resources – considering the venue, what is available at the venue in terms of facilities, training materi

Basic Training

 This is a three month-formal training conducted by the inspectorate department. The trainers cover all topics in the Training Manual after which they undergo field work practice for at least two weeks. The topics encompassed in the Training Manual are:

• Skills on school inspection
• Skills on report writing
• Knowledge in management and administration of schools
• Skills on report writing
• Knowledge in management and administration of schools.
• Skills on guidance and counseling.
• Knowledge on identification of training needs.
• Knowledge on curriculum management and implementation..
• Knowledge on financial and material management.
• Knowledge on whole school development planning.

The successful candidate in this training is posted to an inspectorate office to carry out inspection duties and after six months of probation period, he/she becomes confirmed on the job.

Induction Training

This training which lasts for six months involves learning on the job where newly appointed teachers to join the inspectorate are prepared for basic training. The training is conducted by the trainees being attached to inspection teams of experienced inspectors. During the training period the appointed teachers are exposed to:

In Service Training

This training is conducted to the serving inspectors. Duration of such a training depends on the type of training based on needs assessment.

als, accommodation and meals, resource persons and funds to cover training expenses.

Evaluation of the training

It is important to evaluate the training at the end of the programme in order to:

• improve the training design and implementation,
• check whether the objectives have been achieved
• check whether the presentation was effective, and
• give direction in formulating follow-up activities.

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TYPES OF SCHOOL INSPECTION

In the process of executing their duties school inspectors are normally involved in three types of inspections namely;

• Whole school inspection
• Follow up inspection
• Special inspection.

Whole School Inspection

This is the school inspection whereby all the aspects of the school life are observed and assessed in accordance with school performance checklist. It involves/touches all stakeholders that is, the owner, teachers, students, manager and the community. A Certificate of excellence and letter of congratulations are being offered for encouragement to those schools whose performance range between 81% - 100% and 61% - 80% respectively.

For the purpose of achieving quality education, inspectors provide support and appropriate advice to rectify anomalies observed. For example:

• Encouragement of active learning
• Improvisation and use of teaching aids
• Improvement of teaching and learning techniques
• Provision of quality learning and study notes
• Ways of keeping and using academic records
• Promotion of equal opportunity for boys and girls
• Community involvement and participation
• Classroom organization
• To encourage and support teachers to read and understand the approved texts books available in their district.
• Utilization of environment in the teaching process.
• Construction and use of tests.
• Familiarization with syllabus content and their objectives.
• Challenge and help subject teachers understand difficult concepts.

Follow up inspection

This type of inspection is conducted after a whole school inspection to assess the implementation and impact of the recommendations given during the previous whole school inspection. This also determines the extent of further support needed by the school to make the desired changes.

Special inspection

This type of inspection focuses on particular issue(s) of interest such as registration of schools. It is a form of research to uncover more of the issues that affect smooth curriculum implementation in order to facilitate decision making where appropriate.

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