2. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to expose:
students to the theoretical and practical bases
of educational leadership and management.
It examines the meanings and purposes of
educational administration and the role of the
school administrator in school management.
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3. Cont;
• This course will equip students with the basic
and relevant management techniques to run
schools more effectively.
• Students will also be exposed to the nature of
education system and contemporary issues in
education, including school-community
relationship.
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4. COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course will:
• Enable students to understand the nature and
purpose of educational administration,
leadership and management.
• Equip students with the relevant knowledge and
skills in educational leadership.
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5. Cont;
• Expose students to some contemporary issues
relating to the management of schools.
• Enable students to manage human resource
effectively.
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6. COURSE CONTENT
The nature and purpose of educational
administration and management
• The meaning of administration, leadership and
management
• Functions of the administrator /manager
(POSDCORB)
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7. Cont;
• Nature of Organization
• Leadership theories and styles
• Characteristics of an effective leader
• Administrative tasks/duties of school head
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8. MANAGEMENT SKILLS
• Motivation theories
• Time management
• Decision-making in educational organizations
• Communication in educational organizations
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