This paper presents the results of a case study focusing on the implementation of centralised instructional supervisory practices at a private secondary school. It explores the perception of administrators, department heads, and teachers regarding the strengths, weaknesses and impact of this system on teaching and learning, teacher development, and school improvement. The results show that the present centralised inspection system has deficiencies due to its judgemental and subjective nature and its lack of adequate inspectors, both in terms of quantity and quality. Overall the system is seen as an administrative assessment and does not provide formative support to the teachers. This paper points out the need/or change of the existing system, where new forms of central inspection which fall outside government intervention are adopted or, alternatively, more importance is given to school-based forms of supervision. ; peer-reviewed
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop an understanding for the social inclusion of disabled performers in a developing country to create awareness and improve policies/practices.Design/methodology/approachThe study employed qualitative methodology, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews, site visits/observations and review of secondary data.FindingsThe data from different respondent groups showed the social inclusion should be reviewed at three levels: the state, society and individual. The review of existing policies revealed the neglect of the state regarding disabled people in general and even more so in performing arts due to the lack of enforcement of national and international agreements. Findings indicate that social inclusion of disabled performers is a minor issue, especially in a developing country where access to basic human rights and needs may be difficult. Amidst such difficulties, performing arts is not seen as a priority compared to other needs of disabled people and performers.Research limitations/implicationsLimitations include the limited number of disabled performers who could be identified and were willing to participate in the study. Those working in venues/public offices were also reluctant to participate. The greatest limitation was the broad lack of interest in disabled performers.Originality/valueIn Türkiye, studies on disabled people tend to focus on basic needs like health, education and employment. None, to best of researchers' knowledge, explore the social inclusion of disabled performers. This is an original study because it collects and discusses primary data on this topic, revealing the state-level negligence/oversight, the apathy of society and the degree to which an individual with disabilities must struggle to participate in performing arts. Consequently, this study shows the difficulty of developing social inclusion, equality and diversity in an emerging economy for disabled performers to raise awareness and present grounds for further legal enforcement. Moreover, implications allow for a global understanding of social inclusion that moves beyond a biased or privileged understanding/critique of disability centered on the developed world.
