This course provides a basic orientation to the purpose of organizing, planning, leading, controlling, communicating, coordinating, evaluating and administering educational programs and institutions; the structure and control of school systems; the nature of administration; and the conceptual foundations of educational management. Discussion also includes management theories and their application. A broad outlook on the management of material, people and money in the school system is highly emphasized.

 

Purpose of the Course

 

The purpose of this course is to discuss the principles of effective educational management. .

 

 

Expected Learning Outcomes

 

By the end of the course the student should be able to:

 

1. Identify and describe aspects and principles of educational management
2. Explain the foundation of educational management
3. Evaluate the purpose of organizing, planning, coordinating, controlling and communication in educational management
4. Compare and contrast various theories of management and their application to educational management
5. Manage human, material and financial resources in schools prudently.
6. Identify and apply management theories to school administration
7. Conduct research on the improvement of school administration in selected country of choice.