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Concepts And Theories Of Educational Administration And Planning

This course introduces concepts and theories of Educational Administration and Planning. It explores definitions, concepts, and the context of administration. The course examines organization types, principles, and conflicts. It highlights historical trends, personnel management, bureaucracy, scientific management, and human relations theories. Students will learn about decision-making, school organization, student services, community relations, and educational planning approaches applicable in Nigeria.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Educational AdministrationPlanning TheoriesSchool ManagementOrganizational BehaviorDecision Making

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Administration Concepts

2

Organizational Theories

3

Historical Trends in Administration

4

Scientific Management

5

Human Relations

6

Decision Making

7

School Administration

8

Educational Planning

9

Nigerian Education System

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

School Principal

Apply your skills in this growing field

Education Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Education Planner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Policy Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Education Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government Education AgenciesPrivate SchoolsEducational Consulting FirmsNon-Profit Education Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

1h

Unit 1: The nature and purpose of Administration

1 study hours
  • •Read the course guide to understand the nature and purpose of administration.
  • •Define key concepts such as administration, administrator, and educational administration.
  • •Understand the relevance of motivation and communication in administration.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

1h

Unit 2: Principles and Practice in Organizations

1 study hours
  • •Describe the concept of organizations.
  • •Identify the two types of organizations: formal and informal.
  • •Explain the principles of organization.
  • •Describe organizational conflicts and their management.
Week
3

Module 2: Development of Administration

1h

Unit 3: Historical trends in the development of Administration

1 study hours
  • •Explain the major developments in the history of Educational Administration.
  • •Discuss the contributions of Robert Owen, Charles Babbage, Henry L. Gantt, and Harrington Emerson.
  • •Understand the historical trends that shaped administrative theories.
Week
4

Module 2: Development of Administration

1h

Unit 4: Classical Organizational thought and the Scientific Management Movement

1 study hours
  • •Explain Frederick Taylor's Scientific Management Movement.
  • •List Taylor's essential points in the Principles of Management.
  • •Discuss Henri Fayol's ideas and their impact on production.
  • •Describe the administrative duties of an executive using the acronym 'POSDCORB'.
Week
5

Module 2: Development of Administration

1h

Unit 5: The Human Relation Movement

1 study hours
  • •Describe Mary Parker Follett's ideas on human factors in administration.
  • •Identify the three forms of conflict and their solutions.
  • •Explain the contribution of Elton Mayo's ideas on social skills.
  • •Examine the major contributions of Human Relations to Administration.
Week
6

Module 2: Development of Administration

1h

Unit 6: The Behaviouralist/Rationalist perspective in Administration

1 study hours
  • •Identify who the rationalists are.
  • •Explain the views of Herbert Simon, Chester Barnard, and Max Weber.
  • •Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of bureaucracy.
  • •Understand the importance of intellectualism and rationality in administration.
Week
7

Module 2: Development of Administration

1h

Unit 7: Theories of Bureaucracy

1 study hours
  • •Identify the three major theories of bureaucracy.
  • •Discuss the application of each of these theories in organizations.
  • •Understand the characteristics of the theories of bureaucracy: Merton, Selznick, and Gouldner.
  • •Analyze the consequences of bureaucratic rules for organizational maintenance.
Week
8

Module 3: School Administration

1h

Unit 8: Concepts and theory of decision making in Administration

1 study hours
  • •Define the concept of decision-making.
  • •Explain the four basic strategies of decision-making.
  • •Discuss the process of decision-making.
  • •Explain how decision-making is carried out in schools.
Week
9

Module 3: School Administration

1h

Unit 9: The School as an organization

1 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of School Administration.
  • •Describe the tasks of the principal.
  • •Identify the qualities desired of a School Administrator.
  • •Understand the roles and responsibilities of school heads.
Week
10

Module 3: School Administration

1h

Unit 10: Administration and control of student services

1 study hours
  • •Describe student services.
  • •Explain the concept and control of discipline.
  • •Discuss the administration of guidance services.
  • •Understand the importance of student welfare and support.
Week
11

Module 3: School Administration

1h

Unit 11: School Community Relations in Administration

1 study hours
  • •Describe the relationship between the school and the community.
  • •Identify the ways through which the administrator can promote school-community relations.
  • •Understand the importance of community involvement in school activities.
  • •Examine strategies for effective communication and collaboration.
Week
12

Module 4: Educational Planning

2h

Unit 12: Introduction to the Concept of Educational Planning

1 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of Educational Planning.
  • •Identify and discuss various types of planning.
  • •Discuss the meaning of Educational Planning.
  • •Understand the importance of systematic planning in education.

Unit 13: Approaches to Educational Planning

1 study hours
  • •Discuss the three approaches to educational planning: social demand, manpower-requirement, and cost-benefit.
  • •List and explain their advantages and disadvantages.
  • •Understand the application of these approaches in different contexts.
Week
13

Module 4: Educational Planning

2h

Unit 14: Education Planning process

1 study hours
  • •Explain the Planning Process.
  • •Identify and discuss the various categories of Planning.
  • •Examine the process of educational planning in Nigeria.
  • •Understand the steps involved in effective educational planning.

Unit 15: Management and Planning Models for Educational System in Nigeria

1 study hours
  • •Identify the constraints affecting educational planning.
  • •Discuss the various constraints of educational planning.
  • •Illustrate with relevant examples each of the constraints.
  • •Explain ways of remedying the constraints.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and their feedback to identify areas of weakness.

2

Create concept maps linking key theories from Modules 2 and 3 to practical school administration scenarios.

3

Practice applying decision-making models from Unit 8 to hypothetical school management problems.

4

Focus on understanding the structure of the Nigerian education system (Units 16-17) and the roles of different agencies.

5

Prepare summaries of the advantages and disadvantages of each educational planning approach (Unit 13).

6

Allocate study time proportionally based on the weight of each module in the final examination.

7

Form study groups to discuss and clarify complex concepts and theories.

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