The Possibility of Applying Cognitive Work Supervision from the Viewpoint of Educational Supervisors in the Northern Border Region

The study aims to explore the possibility of applying the knowledge work supervisions. Ninety-seven (97) supervisors participated in this study. A descriptive approach was adopted in this study using two questionnaires designed by the researcher. The questionnaires were used to identify the possibility of applying the knowledge work supervision. and the obstacles of their application. The results showed that in general there is a high possibility of applying the knowledge work supervision. Such skills can be applied to a high degree in four domains, namely teacher's vision, implementation, methods and knowledge. The other domain (the individual teacher's performance support) can be applied to a lesser extent. In addition, the results revealed that there were no significant differences in the following variables (qualification, specialization, years of experience). The results also showed that there are three obstacles that hinder the possible application of the knowledge work supervision. These obstacles include the overload of the educational supervisor's schedule with traditional work, the weakness of the conviction of the senior leadership, and the teachers’ negative perceptions towards supervisory work.