Application of Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) for Supervision Process Construct for First Degree Supervision in Institute of Teacher Education (ITE)

Abstract

Research supervision is an academic activity that are planned and executed to enhance learning and 
maximize learning experience in the first-degree level of Institute of Teacher Education (ITE) Malaysia. The 
study aims to identify and rank the elements in Supervision Process construct for The Synergistic Psycho- 
Social Model (SyPSM) based on expert consensus. The expert consists of 15 experts from all ITEs, and 
possess variety of expertise in research supervision for first degree level. In addition, the chosen expert 
equipped with 10 years of experience in their respective fields. The study utilizes Fuzzy Delphi Method 
(FDM) technique to analyse the data. The findings indicate that all 13 elements in Supervision Practice 
construct were accepted. These elements were accepted since the threshold (d) value is less than 0.2, 
the Fuzzy A score is > 0.5 and percentage of expert group consensus is more than 75%. In conclusion, the 
research has successfully identified elements for supervision process construct based on FDM analysis and 
“Ensure that the report on analysis result is the real result from conducted research” element is the priority 
to produce main framework of elements in developing The Synergistic Psycho-Social Model (SyPSM).