Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Understand and appraise the applicability of basic concepts of organisational theory to educational institutions
- Critically assess major emerging issues for management and governance of educational institutions
- Evaluate the main theories of management and the role of the leader and manager in the processes of organisational change and development
- Appreciate the influence of structures, cultures and decision-making processes on organisations
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 132 |
| Teaching | 18 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Extra Reading. 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.
Textbooks
Bush, T. (2003). Theories of educational leadership and management. (Core Textbook). Sage.
Bush, T., & Middlewood, D. (2013). Leading and managing people in education. (Core Textbook). Sage.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Essay | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Essay | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External