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Human Resources Management In Education

This course explores human resource management principles within educational settings. It covers key areas such as recruitment, selection, induction, and staff development. Students will learn about various HRM models, reward systems, and the importance of maintaining staff morale and motivation. The course also addresses staff conduct, discipline, and the significance of organizational culture in fostering personnel commitment and effectiveness in schools.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Human Resource ManagementEducationStaff DevelopmentRecruitmentMotivation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Human Resource Management

2

Staffing

3

Employee Development

4

Reward Systems

5

Motivation

6

Discipline

Total Topics6 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 Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Education Consultant

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Human Resources Manager

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Training and Development Officer

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Educational Planner

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Education ManagementPublic SectorTraining and DevelopmentHuman Resources

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: The Nature of Human Resource Management

4 study hours
  • •Define human resource management
  • •Identify key issues in HRM
  • •Discuss the roles of personnel, staff, and workers
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 2: Functions and Activities of Human Resource Management

4 study hours
  • •Explain the functions of human resource management
  • •Describe staffing, rewards, employee development, and employee relations
  • •Analyze HRM activities in different organizational settings
Week
3

Module 1:

4h

Unit 3: Models of Human Resource Management

4 study hours
  • •Apply the Fombrun, Tichy, and Devanna Model
  • •Compare the Harvard, Warwick, and Storey Models
  • •Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each model
Week
4

Module 1:

4h

Unit 4: Recruitment and Selection Processes

4 study hours
  • •Outline recruitment steps
  • •Describe employment interview components
  • •State staff selection methods
  • •Differentiate between preliminary and employment interviews
Week
5

Module 2:

4h

Unit 5: Induction of Personnel

4 study hours
  • •Define induction of personnel
  • •Explain the nature and scope of the induction process
  • •Enumerate the objectives of staff induction
Week
6

Module 2:

4h

Unit 6: Reward Systems

4 study hours
  • •Define reward system
  • •Explain salary and wage administration
  • •Identify features of salary and wage administration
  • •Describe means of determining salary and wage levels
  • •Explain job evaluation
Week
7

Module 2:

4h

Unit 7: Staff Development in Organization

4 study hours
  • •Differentiate between staff training and staff development
  • •Explain the role of staff development
  • •Describe types of staff development for schools
Week
8

Module 2:

4h

Unit 8: Transfer and Promotion of Staff in School Organization

4 study hours
  • •Define transfer and promotion
  • •Describe conditions for transfer
  • •Explain the promotion process in schools
Week
9

Module 3:

4h

Unit 9: Keeping Personnel Records in School Organization

4 study hours
  • •Explain staff records
  • •Describe uses of staff records
  • •Evaluate staff record classification
Week
10

Module 3:

4h

Unit 10: Morale, Motivation and Performance in the School Organization

4 study hours
  • •Define morale and motivation
  • •Explain motivation's influence on staff performance
  • •Describe how to boost staff morale
Week
11

Module 3:

4h

Unit 11: Principles and Theories of Motivation

4 study hours
  • •Describe two theories of motivation
  • •Understand motivation principles
  • •Apply motivation to school settings
  • •Establish factors enhancing/weakening motivation
Week
12

Module 3:

4h

Unit 12: Job Analysis, Job Satisfaction and Performance

4 study hours
  • •Explain job analysis
  • •Relate job satisfaction to performance
  • •Carry out staff performance appraisal
Week
13

Module 4:

12h

Unit 13: Staff Services: Safety, Security and Health Services in School Organization

4 study hours
  • •Explain staff services for safety and security
  • •Describe staff health services

Unit 14: Personnel and Human Relations

4 study hours
  • •Define human relations
  • •Explain human relations' importance to productivity
  • •Enumerate human relations principles

Unit 15: Staff Conduct and Discipline in Schools

4 study hours
  • •Explain staff conduct
  • •Describe types of indiscipline
  • •Apply approaches to maintain discipline

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all tutor-marked assignments and feedback thoroughly

2

Create summaries of key concepts from each unit

3

Practice applying HRM models to real-world school scenarios

4

Focus on understanding the differences between motivation theories

5

Prepare examples of effective disciplinary procedures

6

Study the legal and ethical considerations in HRM practices

7

Create concept maps linking Units 9-12 human resource concepts

8

Practice essay questions on staff motivation and performance

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