The Impact of Cluster Based Mentoring System on the Performance of Teachers at Primary Level in Sindh

Abstract

The impact of the cluster based mentoring system on the performance of teachers is the central theme of the research. For the study a sample of 30 officers. 60 head teachers and 500 teachers was randomly selected. The primary data were collected from officers. Head teachers and teacher through survey method, questionnaire and observation tools, and tools while the literature was reviewed for the collection of secondary data. It was found that there is a significant impact of cluster based mentoring on the performance of primary schools teachers. Cluster based mentoring has modified and brought positive changes in the attitude, skill and teaching methods of primary teachers. It has enhanced the learning of student .A significant difference between cluster based mentoring trained and untrained primary schools teachers was observed. The performance of trained teachers was better than untrained teachers. No significant difference between rural and urban area cluster based mentoring trained primary school teacher was observed. No significant difference between rural and urban area cluster based mentoring trained primary school teacher was observed. The problems faced by teacher under cluster based mentoring program were relating to lack of planning no advance announcement of complete schedule of lack of planning, no advance announcement of complete schedule of cluster based mentoring workshops and the prevailing uncertainly.