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    Simon Fraser University
    Education 461-4
    INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
    Instructor: Dr. Norman Robinson
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    Spring Semester, 1984
    Tuesdays, 4;30 - 8:30 p.m.
    Location: On campus (TBA)
    COURSE PURPOSES
    Education 461 is designed as an introduction to the world of
    educational administration. Students who take this course can
    expect to gain a good broad understanding of how education is
    administered in Canada, and more particularly, in British
    Columbia.
    Students will gain insights into the politics of education,
    the economics of education, the social factors affecting
    education and legal factors influencing education. Above
    all, students will gain insight into how schools and school
    districts really operate.
    Students who complete this course should come away away from
    the experience with a more intelligent and insightful understanding
    of schools and the social environment in which they operate.
    Education 461 is a particularly valuable course for those
    students who are hoping to become school principals, school
    vice-principals, superintendents of schools or to hold
    administrative positions in school districts or the Ministry
    or Education.
    Education 461 is particularly essential for those students
    who are planning to do graduate studies in educational
    administration. It provides a broad foundation for
    graduate work.
    COURSE EXPER I ENCES
    A variety of course experiences will be offered. These will
    include individual study and research, lectures, small group
    discussions, and class projects. Extensive use will be made
    of case studies, role plays, simulations and filmed materials.
    COURSE READINGS
    The core readings for the course are from the following text:
    Wilfred B. W. Martin & Allan J. Macdone/I, Canadian Education
    (Second Edition), Scarborough: Prentice-Hall Canada, 1982.
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    COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
    Assignments for the course are of five kinds.
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    ular Class Preparation
    Every student will have required reading assignments for each
    class session along with any additional preparatory work assigned.
    Special Class Work
    During the course individual students or groups of students
    will be given extra readings for which they will have
    special responsibility. In addition, individual students
    will be given special responsibilities from time to time,
    e. g. chairing a group discussion, etc.
    Cr it igue
    Each student will choose an article from the literature on
    a topic in educational administration.
    The student will provide a synopsis and critique of the
    article, emphasizing its relevance and value. This synopsis
    and critique should not exceed four to five pages.
    A copy of the article should be submitted with the synopsis
    and critique.
    In-class Presentation
    Each student will give a brief (10 minute) in-class
    presentation on a relevant course topic that is chosen in
    consultation with the instructor.
    Term Paper
    Each student will prepare a term paper of medium length
    (6. to 9 pages) which will centre on a topic of significance
    in educational administration.
    The focus and form of the paper will be determined by each
    student after consultation with the instructor.
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    MARK DISTRIBUTION
    Mark distribution for the course assignment is as follows:
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    Regular class preparation!
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    35%
    Critique ?
    15%
    In-class presentation ?
    25%
    Term paper ?
    25%
    GUIDE TO THE CORE READINGS
    In addition to the core readings, other readings will be
    assigned to the class and distributed at appropriate times.
    The Social Context of Educational Administration
    1. Education and the Canadian Scene
    Martin & Macdonnell (M & M), Chapter 1
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    The Administrative Structure of Education in Canada
    M & M, Chapter 2
    The _Administration ._of Schools
    3. The Formal Organization of the School
    M & M, Chapter 6
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    The Work of the School Administrator
    5. Leadership in Schools
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    Groups and Group Processes in Schools
    M & M, Chapter 3
    7.
    The Student in the School
    M & M, Chapter 4
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    B. The Teacher in the School
    M & M, Chapter 5
    The Pot it ics and Governance of Education
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    The Provincial Government's Role in Education
    M & M, Chapter 7
    10.
    The School District's Role in Education
    M & M, Chapter 7
    11.
    Interest Groups in Education
    M & M, Chapter 8
    The Financing of Education
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    Educational Finance in Canada and B. C.
    M & M, Chapter 7
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    The Changing School
    M & M, Chapter 9
    14.
    Improving Educational Opportunities
    M & M, Chapters 10, 11, 12
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    Education and the Labour Market
    M & M, Chapter 13
    16.
    Education and Social Change
    M & M, Chapter 14
    17.
    The Administrator's Role in Developing In-service Education
    for School Improvement

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