Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF EDUCATION In the Department of Educational Planning and Administration of the University of Zululand, 1999. / The study examined the roles of principals in the supervision of teaching and learning in their schools. The traditional method of supervision of teaching and learning known as Inspection was phased out. The inspectors no longer visit Schools to conduct supervision of teaching and learning. Supervision is now left to the principals. The focus of the study was on how principals could work co-operatively with all stakeholders in ensuring that there is effective teaching and learning in their schools. The study made use of questionnaires that were administered to the principals of Sayidi District. The research project revealed that lack of expertise of principals on supervision, lack of communication between principals and educators and between parents and schools, and lack of motivation of educators and parents, were some of the factors that interfered with the role of principals as supervisors of teaching and learning. The research project, however, established that planning and organising of supervision by principals and all stakeholders and motivation of educators and parents by principals, were some of the strategies principals could use to enhance supervision of teaching and learning in their schools. / Mr A. J. Schoeman