E-supervision using web: elementary school teachers’ reaction

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyze in depth the perceptions of teachers in Bukittinggi city towards e-supervision using web. This type of research is descriptive research. The sample of this study was all teachers at SD Al-Azhar Bukittinggi consisting of 28 people. The instruments of this study were interviews and questionnaires. The results showed that 75% of teachers positively responded the development of this e-supervision using web. There are some positive responds conducted by teachers. First, e-supervision using web can be done anywhere and anytime. It will be easier for the teachers to interact and discuss with the principal and colleagues about the problems faced in the learning process. Second, the principle announce and analyze the feedback on the results of instructional supervision effectively and steadily. Third, e-supervision is a good means to avoid miss-communication between principals and teachers in communicating the results of supervision, and fourth, teachers will get clear supervision results because of this systematic supervision which integrated with technology. In addition, e-supervision also faced several problems. First, the teachers is still face the difficulties in using technology devices, such as computer. Second, the lack of training to develop teachers' capabilities in implementing technology and information.