Issues in the decentralisation of a school system
Not offered in 1995
Dr B J Spicer
Clayton
This subject is designed to enable in-depth examination and analysis from a number of perspectives of some of the variety of issues which have a significant place in any debate about decentralisation as an educational policy. Some of the issues which may be considered include the changing roles of the centre, the region, the local district and the school community within a decentralised system; responsibility and accountability - from government to school council; the pattern and process of decision making; resourcing a centralised system, district provision, finance; employment issues - selection, induction, development, career paths, tenure and contract, performance appraisal, professionalism, gender, industrial relations, etc.; curriculum responsibility from development to evaluation; educational support services; the questions of equity and excellence; decentralisation in the context of change; the integration of management in a decentralised system.
Assessment
Seminar participation/Class presentation * One major assignment * Class participation
Recommended texts
Chapman J (ed.) School-based decision making and management Falmer, 1990
Turney C and others The school manager Allen and Unwin, 1992