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EDUCATION 486-4 ?
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SPECIAL TOPICS: THEORY AND PRACTICE OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Spring, 1987 ?
Instructor: ?
Dr. Norman Robinson
Wednesdays, 4:30 - 8:20 p.m.
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Office: ?
MPX 8666
Location: MPX 7504
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Phone: ?
291-4165 (office)
291-3395 (messages)
325-4964 (home)
Prerequisite: Educ. 401/402 or equivalent.
Course Purposes:
Education 487 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 from the experience with a more intelligent and
insightful understanding of schools and the social environment in which they operate.
Education 487 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 of Education.
Education 487 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 Experiences:
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:
Course readings will be distributed by the instructor throughout the course.
Course Assignments:
Assignments for the course are of five kinds.
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Regular Class Preparation: Every student will have required reading assignments for each class
session along with any additional preparatory work assigned.
2.
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.
3.
Critique: 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.
4.
In-Class Presentation: Each student will give a brief (15 minute) in-class presentation on
a relevant course topic that will be chosen by the instructor.
5. Term Paper Each stu nt will prepare a term paper of medium leng (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 for the course assignment is as follows:
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Mark Percentage
Regular class preparation/Special Class Work
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40%
Critique ?
15%
In-Class presentation ?
20%
Term paper ?
25%
The Social Context of Education in Canada
1.
Public attitudes toward education.
2. Purposes of education.
3.
Historical development of education in Canada/with particular reference to British Columbia).
4.
The administrative labrynth of Canadian education.
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Major issues to education in Canada.
The Organization and Administration of Schools in Canada
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The formal and informal organization of schools.
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Administrative roles and responsiblities in schools.
8. Leadership in schools.
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Groups and group processes in schools.
1 0.The teacher in the school.
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The student in the school.
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Home-school relationships.
The Political Context of Education in Canada
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The provincial governfment's role in education.
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The school district's role in education.
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Interest groups in education.
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Community involvement in education.
The Legal and Financial Context of Education
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Law and education.
18.
Financing education in Canada (with particular reference to B.C.)
Special Issues Facing Educational Leaders Today
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Global issues.
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National/provincial issues.
21. Province/school system issues.
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Community/school system issues
