Course Description
This course is a four and half (4.5) credit unit course in a study of Corporate Ethics, Materials & Financial Management in Education including the introduction of the definitions of key terms: corporate ethics, materials procurement, and financial management in education and the issues associated with these. The module deals with the management of school finance and assets as corporate business. It will include basic principles of accounting including double-entry, bookkeeping, trial balance and financial statements, petty cash system and bank reconciliation. It will include the concept of public funds and accountability procedures in educational institutions. The role of the Ministry in the management of school funds, the role of the SDC and the finance committee in the management of school funds, the responsibility of the school head in the management of school funds and assets, budgeting systems and budget control systems, procurement systems and procedures, asset disposal systems and reconciliations.
Course Organization and Approach
Corporate Ethics, Materials & Financial Management in Education (MELM 621) uses a blended learning approach (an approach to learning that combines face-to-face and online learning experiences). It is participatory, learner-centered, and adult education approach in nature. This approach recognizes that YOU are responsible for your own learning. The instructor can only provide opportunities to learn, but cannot force you to learn. Course material is presented in substantive readings from the text; topical readings from the reader; lecture; and class discussions. You are expected to work hard in this course; for every hour of class time, you should spend at least two to three hours outside of class preparing by doing readings, assignments, studying for quizzes and exams, and thinking about the course material.
You are expected to take responsibility for the success of the course, that is, you should take an active interest not just in the course material, but in the course itself, making it a success for all participants. Factors such as interest, motivation, creativity, and initiative are important elements in evaluating your performance in the course and assigning a grade.
- Teacher: Prof. Peter Tsvara
Course Description
This course is a four and half (4.5) credit unit course in a study of Managing Change and Innovation in Education with a focus on the definition of change, innovation based on management of organizations; change processes in innovative schools; types of innovation and the change triggers considered from both internal and external sources; management of decision making processes for the reduction of resistance in the organization; the use of innovation-gate decision in management for effective change in the organization; management of change in the product innovation process; and a focus on the review in innovation models. Consideration is also given to the Change Management Process. The module is aimed at students who want to enhance their innovation skills by setting up their new ventures or by developing innovative ideas in existing organizations. The module brings together insights, concepts and managerial tools from the field of entrepreneurship and innovation studies.
Course Organization and Approach
Managing Change and Innovation in Education (MELM 625) uses a blended learning approach (an approach to learning that combines face-to-face and online learning experiences). It is participatory, learner-centered, and adult education approach in nature. This approach recognizes that YOU are responsible for your own learning. The instructor can only provide opportunities to learn, but cannot force you to learn. Course material is presented in substantive readings from the text; topical readings from the reader; lecture; and class discussions. You are expected to work hard in this course; for every hour of class time, you should spend at least two to three hours outside of class preparing by doing readings, assignments, studying for quizzes and exams, and thinking about the course material.
You are expected to take responsibility for the success of the course, that is, you should take an active interest not just in the course material, but in the course itself, making it a success for all participants. Factors such as interest, motivation, creativity, and initiative are important elements in evaluating your performance in the course and assigning a grade.
- Teacher: Prof. Peter Tsvara
Course Description
This course is a four and half (4.5) credit unit course in a study of Leadership Development and Quality Issues in Education including the introduction of the definitions of key terms: leadership development, education quality and education and the issues associated with these. Developmental issues in the leadership scenario as portrayed by ancient theories and current trends. Practices and approaches in leadership for pursuance of goals in the organization, reasons for quality education, equity, equality and relevance in the international forum, education traditions and associated notions of quality.
Course Organization and Approach
Leadership Development and Quality Issues in Education (MELM 600) uses a blended learning approach (an approach to learning that combines face-to-face and online learning experiences). It is participatory, learner-centered, and adult education approach in nature. This approach recognizes that YOU are responsible for your own learning. The instructor can only provide opportunities to learn, but cannot force you to learn. Course material is presented in substantive readings from the text; topical readings from the reader; lecture; and class discussions. You are expected to work hard in this course; for every hour of class time, you should spend at least two to three hours outside of class preparing by doing readings, assignments, studying for quizzes and exams, and thinking about the course material.
You are expected to take responsibility for the success of the course, that is, you should take an active interest not just in the course material, but in the course itself, making it a success for all participants. Factors such as interest, motivation, creativity, and initiative are important elements in evaluating your performance in the course and assigning a grade.
- Teacher: Prof. Peter Tsvara
Course Description
This course is a four and half (4.5) credit unit course in a study of Policy and Legal Issues in Education. Emphasis will be placed on definition of policy as a guiding principle in education. Focus will be put on policy formulation models and their application to the education, training and management scenarios. This module is based on the idea of the interaction between education and politics; political ideology and the philosophy of the land. Focus will be stressed on a broader perspective, the policy environment, determinants of public policy, key players in policy formulation and the use of models in policy formulation process and the relevance of these models in the modern political scenario of the country. The course shall emphasise on the deeper understanding of policy analysis specifically on current policies in the field of education; Updated curriculum as policy; Education for all (EFA); Inclusive and Special education, etc.
Course Organization and Approach
Policy and Legal Issues in Education (MELM 613) uses a blended learning approach (an approach to learning that combines face-to-face and online learning experiences). It is participatory, learner-centered, and adult education approach in nature. This approach recognizes that YOU are responsible for your own learning. The instructor can only provide opportunities to learn, but cannot force you to learn. Course material is presented in substantive readings from the text; topical readings from the reader; lecture; and class discussions. You are expected to work hard in this course; for every hour of class time, you should spend at least two to three hours outside of class preparing by doing readings, assignments, studying for quizzes and exams, and thinking about the course material.
You are expected to take responsibility for the success of the course, that is, you should take an active interest not just in the course material, but in the course itself, making it a success for all participants. Factors such as interest, motivation, creativity, and initiative are important elements in evaluating your performance in the course and assigning a grade.
- Teacher: Prof. Peter Tsvara