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EDUCATION 486-4

Educational Administration: Theory and Practice

Spring, 1989 ?

Instructor:

N. Robinson

Tuesday Evenings

Office:

MPX 8666

4:30 - 8:20 ?

Phone:

291-4165

Location: MPX 7504

PREREQUISITES:

Education 401/402 or equivalent.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Education 486 is designed as an introduction to the world of educational

administration. Students who take this course can expect to gain a broad

general understanding of how education is administered in Canada, and more

particularly, in British Columbia.

Students who complete this course should come away from the course

experience with a more intelligent and insightful understanding of both the

dynamics of school operations and the social and political environment in which

schools function. Students will gain insights into the politics of education, the

economics of education, and the social and legal factors influencing education.

Particular emphasis will be given to the study of organizational behavior in

schools.

A variety of course experiences will be offered to emphasize both knowledge

acquisition and the development of administrative skills. These experiences

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.

Education 486 is a particularly valuable course for those students who are

planning to become school principals, vice-principals, superintendents of

schools or senior officials in the Ministry of Education. The course is particularly

essential for those students who are planning to undertake graduate studies in

educational administration. It provides a broad foundation for graduate work.

COURSE READINGS:

Readings for the course will be distributed by the instructor at the beginning of

the course.

MARK DISTRIBUTION:

Requirement

Mark Percentage

Regular class preparation

35%

Critique

In-class presentation or book review

Term paper