The Influence of Clinical Supervision on Improving Teaching Practices at State Elementary School 18 Muara Padang

Endri Purnomo

Penulis

Endri Purnomo Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Kata Kunci:

Clinical Supervision, Teacher Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities, Instructional Quality, Pedagogical Competence, Educational Leadership

Abstrak

With an emphasis on how structured processes improve pedagogical competences, this qualitative study investigates the impact of clinical supervision on the quality of instruction at SDN 18 Muara Padang. Using a qualitative case study, information was gathered from March to June 2025 via document analysis, classroom observations, and semi-structured interviews with seven participants (principal, teachers, and supervisor). The data was interpreted using thematic analysis. The results show that clinical supervision greatly improves teaching practices through three interrelated mechanisms: (1) organized conferences before, during, and after observations that encourage reflective practice; (2) focused feedback and group planning that fortify pedagogical skills; and (3) ongoing professional discussion that promotes ongoing development. Instructors showed quantifiable gains in assessment, classroom management, and lesson planning. Crucial success criteria were determined to include trust, supervisor skill, and committed time. In contrast to previous quantitative studies, this study provides unique insights into the Indonesian elementary environment by focusing on teachers' lived experiences and culturally-responsive supervision. The results suggest that school principals ought to put in place structured, encouraging supervision systems. Education authorities ought to spend money on supervisor training that emphasizes reflective discussion and coaching. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of clinical supervision as a tool for teacher empowerment and long-term enhancement of educational quality in developing nations.

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