The Relationship Between the Rate of Clinical Supervision Received by Teachers and Their Use Of Instructional Materials in Government-Aided Primary Schools of Ntungamo Municipality

This study examined how clinical supervision affects teachers’ use of instructional materials in governmentaidedprimary schools in Ntungamo Municipality. The main purpose of the study was to establish the relationshipbetween the rate of clinical supervision teachers received and their use of instructional materials. This studyemployed a cross-sectional research design, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The researcherused questionnaires and interviews to collect data from respondents. The study population comprised teachers,headteachers, a coordinating centre tutor, the municipal education officer, and the municipal inspector of schools.The researcher used purposive and stratified sampling methods. The data collection tools included a selfadministered questionnaire and an interview guide. The study revealed that school supervisors were activelyinvolved in supervision. It also found that teachers were more inclined to use traditional print materials, such astextbooks, but rarely used electronic media. Correlation analysis, conducted using Pearson’s correlationcoefficient, indicated a positive but weak relationship between the rate of clinical supervision teachers receivedand their level of use of instructional materials (r = 0.217, p < 0.05). It was recommended that clear guidelinesfor conducting clinical supervision be provided to school supervisors and that teachers receive more guidance onusing instructional materials. The study also suggested a need for regular sessions between supervisors andteachers regarding the use of instructional materials to help participants identify areas for improvement.