Instructional supervisory practices of master teachers in Tabaco city division

This study examines the instructional supervisory practices implemented by master teachers in the Tabaco City Division for the 2023-2024 school year. The research aims to answer several key questions, including identifying the specific instructional supervisory practices provided by master teachers, evaluating the level of these practices in areas such as planning and management of teaching, professional collaboration, use of teaching resources including ICT, assessment strategy design, monitoring of learner progress, and feedback for learning improvement. Additionally, the study seeks to assess how these supervisory practices impact teacher performance and explore the challenges faced in their implementation, ultimately proposing an Annual Instructional Supervisory Plan to address these challenges. The findings reveal that master teachers consistently implement high-level instructional supervisory practices, with particular focus on assessment strategies and the monitoring and evaluation of learner progress, which were rated the highest. Other highly rated areas include the planning and management of the teaching process, professional collaboration to enrich teaching, and the effective use of teaching and learning resources, including ICT. These practices were found to positively influence teacher performance. Although feedback practices to improve learning were slightly less frequent, they still contributed meaningfully to teacher growth. Overall, the study shows that the supervisory practices of master teachers have a significant and positive impact on teacher performance, leading to improved teaching strategies, better learner outcomes, and enhanced educational quality within the division. Furthermore, the study identifies various challenges encountered in the implementation of these supervisory practices, such as resource limitations and time constraints. To address these issues, the study recommends the development of an Annual Instructional Supervisory Plan, which emphasizes providing targeted support, regular monitoring of progress, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in teaching practices. This plan aims to ensure the sustained effectiveness and improvement of instructional supervision in the Tabaco City Division.