Die rol van die adjunk–hoof ten opsigte van onderrigontwikkeling in die sekondêre skool in Transvaal

Abstract

Teaching development forms an integral part of the managerial task of the deputy headmaster in secondary schools in Transvaal. Effective teaching involves guidance and in-service training to teachers. It is imperative that the quality of teaching must improve. The deputy headmaster is in an ideal position to achieve this aim. Not only is he a leader, motivator, founder and maintainer of good relations, founder and maintainer of communication, initiator of teaching development but he is also an evaluator. An intensive literature study was undertaken including such aspects as instructional leadership, in-service training and staff development, with special reference to the task of the deputy headmaster in this regard. The empirical investigation involved 121 respondents of staff in the Vaal Triangle, consisting of Afrikaans medium secondary school principals, deputy headmasters, departmental heads, and teachers with and without merit awards. The analysed collected data indicates that it is of absolute importance to make time available for teaching development through in-service training, especially for the inexperienced teacher. Investigation into the existence of teaching development led to the conclusion that the task of the deputy headmaster involves not only a diagnostic and control function, but also professional guidance and educational leadership. This research indicates that teaching development is imperative to improve the quality of instruction. Work satisfaction increases when teachers are equipped for their tasks and participate in different ways of teaching development. In-service training must be supplied continually. The deputy headmaster should be trusted so much that he is invited to visit a teacher's class and give guidance. Finally, a few recommendations are made with regard to the task of the deputy headmaster in the Transvaal.