Introduction
This topic addresses the definitions of various words and concepts used in Educational Administration,namely "Management" and "Administration".This will be followed by a distiction between "Educational Management" and "Educational Administration".The topic will end with a discussion on the functions of Educational Administration.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the topic the participant should be able to:
- Explain the meanings of the terms; management and administration.
- Differentiate between 'Educational Management' and 'Educational Administration'.
- Discuss the functions of Educational Administration.
Learning Activities
Actvitity 1
Procedure
1. Read the links below on the meanings of "management" and "administration"after reading,in your own words define the concepts "Management" and "Administration".
Post your definitions in the blog and critique at least two posts from your fellow participants.
Post your definitions in the blog and critique at least two posts from your fellow participants.
Questions
Based on your reading explain two main differences between "Educational Management" and "Educational Administration".
Activity 2
Based on your experience as a high school student and the interaction you have had with educational managers, mention six major functions of educational management.
Procedure
- List the six functions that your have in the topic 1 discussion forum.
- Compare the functions you have listed with the ones provided in the resources on "functions of educational administration"
Topic Resources
- Wikipedia definition of management
- What is administration
- Theories of educational management
- Introduction to Educational Management,UNESCO
Summary
This topic begun with the definition of the terms "Management" and "Administration".A distinction between "Educational Management" and "Educational administration" was provided.The topic ended with a discussion on the main functions of Educational Administration.
