Abstract

The aim of this research is to determine the problems of assistant supervisors in primary education according to their own perceptions and to identify their proposals for solutions. Data for this research were collected by interviewing and open ended survey questions which are among qualitative research methods. Maximum diversification sampling was used in forming the study group and 56 assistant supervisors in 15 different provinces were reached. Data were analysed using the content analysis method. According to the analysis results; (1) The Ministry of National Education does not train assistant supervisors in primary education in accordance with the occupational competencies that they expect from them. (2) The status and respect attached to assistant supervisors –to supervisors- in primary education are not sufficient for them to fulfil their expected duties and responsibilities. It is not possible for primary education assistant supervisors and supervisors to contribute to the education system with the personal benefits rights they have in the existing inspection structure. (3) Problems of assistant supervisors in primary education and those of supervisors are similar.

Key words: primary education assistant supervisor, supervision, supervision in primary education