Examining Middle Leaders’ Quality Assurance Instruments in Assessing Classroom Activities: A Case of Six Schools in Two Districts of Gauteng Province

Abstract

This study investigated the role of middle leaders in enhancing quality assurance practices within educational settings. Specifically, the research examined how middle leaders develop and utilize quality assurance tools to assess classroom activities and promote collaboration among teachers in assessment practices. The research adopted a quantitative research approach with the survey as a data collection instrument developed by the researcher. The instrument was finalized and given to experts in quality assurance for content validity. The research found that middle leaders can create effective quality assurance instruments for teaching and learning activities. Middle leaders demonstrated that they were successful at encouraging teachers to use tools for quality assurance activities. Future research could explore specific strategies that maximize the impact of middle leaders in quality assurance processes. Continuous future improvements could be fostered.