Introduction to the management of educational organisations
Not offered in 1997
Mr Gerry Tickell
8 points
* 2 hours per week
* Clayton
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should understand the main ideas concerning the administration of educational organisations, be familiar with appropriate management strategies and have developed a critical awareness of current developments in educational management.
Synopsis This subject is designed to introduce students to important concepts in the field of educational management. It will be directly relevant to people in various educational organisations including schools, higher education institutions, and 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 Assignment (1000 words): 25%
* Assignment (3000 words):
75%
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
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