Effectiveness Of External Monitoring System In Governmentschools Of Punjab

Purpose: The present study was conducted to find out the effectiveness of External Monitoring Systems in government schools of Punjab-Pakistan. Methodology: The study was descriptive and survey method was used to collect the data. Multi stage sampling technique was used. Out of 36, 16 DEO and 16 DMO, 320 head teachers, 640 teachers and 320 Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant were randomly selected from each selected. Data were collected through self structured questionnaires from five stakeholders. Collected data were analyzed by using Means, Standard Deviations, Mean of Mean, ANOVA and Post-hocks test as statistical instruments. Results: It was concluded that External Monitoring was effective in three variables (monitoring of educational facilities, school councils and general administration of principals). Recommendations: It was recommended that for more fruitful External Monitoring, the MEAs may be appointed fresh graduate from education field so that they may be able to deliver model lesson and motivate the teachers during their visits