Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the core principles of management theories and research in approaches related to educational organisations
- Locate and synthesize information from a range of academic theoretical and empirical literature and related policies
- Examine and communicate the applicability of core management practices to educational institutions
- Critically engage with and assess relevant research and theoretical literature in the areas discussed in the module
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Completion of assessment task | 80 |
Teaching | 18 |
Follow-up work | 10 |
Wider reading or practice | 30 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 12 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Additional Information. Also during each lesson you will be directed to related readings from other textbooks and journal articles to enhance and extend your understanding of the topics under discussion. All of these resources will be available electronically via the University's library The students should be able to access the Recommended Reading (including Books and Journal articles) and Further Resources provided under Course Content on EDUC6349 module’s Blackboard site, as well as in the session slides
Textbooks
Bush, T. & Bell, L. (2002). The Principles and Practice of Educational Management. London: SAGE.
Fraser, P. and Fulop, G (2022). Fostering school collaboration across schools around the world: Insights from TALIS, in G. Handscomb & C. Brown (Eds) The Power of Professional Learning Networks: traversing the present; transforming the future . Woodbridge: John Catt.
Bubb, S. and Earley, P. (2007). Leading and managing continuing professional development : developing people, developing schools, . Los Angeles, CA: Paul Chapman Publishing .
Everard, K. B., Morris, G. & Wilson, I. (2004). Effective School Management. London: SAGE.
Bush, T. (2011). Theories of Educational Leadership & Management. London: SAGE.
Jones, J. (2014). Management Skills in Schools. London: SAGE.
Parsloe, E. and Leedham, M., (2022). ) Coaching and Mentoring: Practical Techniques for Developing Learning and Performance, . London: Kogan page.
Bess, J.,L., & Dee, J.R. (2012). Understanding College and University Organization. Sterling, Va: Stylus.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Write a 4000-word assignment on a topic related to the Management of Education Organisations wherein you will be expected to examine critically the theoretical, empirical and professional literature in the area.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Essay | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Essay | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Essay | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External