- 1, 4 Suleiman Balarabe (PhD) & 2,3,4 Yussuf Yakubu*
- Federal University of Education Zaria
The supervision of teaching
practice is a critical component of teacher education and professional development.
Traditional methods of supervision rely on face-to-face observation and
feedback, which can be time-consuming and limited in reach. In recent years,
there has been a growing interest in the use of digital technologies to enhance
teaching practice supervision.This study provides an overview of innovative
techniques for digitalizing teaching practice supervision. It begins by
discussing the need to leverage technology to enhance supervision and provide
new modalities for observation, feedback, and mentorship. It then explores the
use of the Kobo toolkit.Itthen examines how digital technologies can be used to
enhance feedback and evaluation, providing personalized coaching and support
for teachers.It then concludes by discussing the benefits and considerations of
digitalizing teaching practice supervision. It highlights the potential
benefits the Kobo toolkit provides in flexibility, continuity in observation
and feedback, and richer data collection to inform coaching. Furthermore, it
identified some potential limitations, such as the potential lack of
interpersonal dynamics and rapport in digital formats, the need for adequate
technological fluency and training for users, and the importance of combining
digital tools with in-person mentoring and development.It thensuggested that
digital technologies can offer innovative new techniques for supervising and
continuously developing teaching practice. However, careful implementation is
required to maximize the benefits and mitigate the limitations of digitalization.
