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6. I delegate effectively and support my colleagues in
their roles.

7. I am building a strong SMT to improve instruction
in my school.
8. I communicate well with my staff.

9. I give encouragement to my staff about the
progress they are making.

10. I provide support and professional development CHAPTER 2 VALUES-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP IN SCHOOLS
opportunities for my staff to improve their teaching
practice.

Total

Adapted from the Programmme to Improve Learning Outcomes (PILO)
2. Complete the profile of your school below and identify the areas you would like
to improve in:

SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL PROFILE:
NAME OF SCHOOL: _____________________________________________________
CIRCUIT: ______________________________________________________________

For each question, put a tick (✓) in the We do this We are We are not
column which best describes where you routinely trying, but able to do
are now as an SMT with need help this
confidence

1. The school has a Curriculum Management &
Supervision Plan.
2. The principal is monitoring curriculum
coverage according to the plan.

3. The principal, deputy, and each HoD has her/
his own curriculum management supervision
plan.

4. Each HoD has a strong focus on supporting
teachers to improve teaching practice.

5. Teachers regularly reflect on their teaching,
identify areas that need improvement, and
work together to improve practice.

6. There are one-on-one meetings between the 23
principal and HoDs.
7. There are subject/phase meetings of the HOD
and her/his teacher’s weekly.
8. There is an Annual Assessment Programme
for all grades and subjects in the school.

Values-based instructional leadership in schools