Introduction to the management of educational organisations
Dr L Angus
First semester * Clayton
This subject is designed to introduce students to important concepts in the field of organisational management. It will be directly relevant to people in various educational organisations including schools, higher education institutions, vocational education and training institutions. It will provide students with a broad overview of the field of educational administration and an introduction to current debates and alternative perspectives within the field. Topics to be addressed will include images of organisations, leadership, motivation, group and interpersonal relationships in the work setting and the micropolitics of organisations. The subject will be conducted through lectures, seminars and student presentations.
Assessment
Seminar participation * Written assignments (4000 words)
Recommended texts
Hoy W and Miskel C Educational administration, theory, research and practice Random House, 1986
Owens R G Organisational behaviour in education Prentice-Hall, 1991