Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to distinguish between a number of interpretations of the policy of devolution; explain the significant stages in the emergence of the policy of devolution in Victoria; evaluate the effectiveness of devolution as an educational policy and appreciate the significance of the policy of devolution within the broader politics of educational change.
Synopsis 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 Assignment (6000 words):100%