Foundations of Education Management (EAL 101)
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EAL 101 – Foundations of Education Management
Module Objective
To introduce learners to the fundamental concepts, principles and practices of education management and provide a foundation for understanding how educational institutions are organized, administered and managed.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, learners should be able to:
1. Define education management.
2. Explain the importance of educational management.
3. Distinguish education management from education administration and leadership.
4. Identify major functions of education management.
5. Describe different types of educational institutions.6. Explain organizational structures in education.
7. Identify the roles of education managers and administrators.
8. Apply basic management principles to educational settings.
Module Content
1. Introduction to Education Management
2. Meaning and Scope of Education Management
3. Education Administration and Leadership
4. Evolution of Educational Management
5. Principles of Management in Education
6. Educational Institutions as Organizations
7. Organizational Structures in Education
8. Roles of Education Managers
9. Functions of Educational Management
10. Planning in Educational Institutions
11. Organizing Educational Resources
12. Staffing and Personnel Management
13. Coordination and Supervision
14. Communication in Educational Institutions
15. Decision-Making in Education
16. Monitoring and Control
17. Educational Accountability
18. Challenges in Education Management
Practical Activities
Learners should:
• Map the organisational structure of a school.
• Identify the responsibilities of a school administrator.
• Analyse a basic school-management problem.
• Develop a simple school management improvement plan.
Expected Outcome
Learners will demonstrate foundational knowledge of education management and understand how educational institutions are organized and managed.
IPSD Contact Information
Mr. Peter Senesie, IPSD Assistant Vice President and Dean
Email: psenesie@pathsu.education
Whats App: +232 76 752525
Dr. Michael Udam, Associate Dean, IPSD
Email: mudam@pathsu.education
Whats App: +234 803 249 6398
IPSD Website: PATHS University IPSD
Admissions: admissions@pathsu.education