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EDA821

Human Resources Management In Education

  • Education
  • 800 level
  • 2 credit units
  • 131 pages
  • 16 units

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.

About this course

Difficulty
Intermediate
Study hours
208 hours
Maths
None
Content
Theoretical, case study
Practical work
No
How it is assessed
  • Assignments
  • Tutor marked assessments
  • Final examination

One paragraph, so you can see how it reads

EDA821 · Unit 1: The Nature of Human Resource Management

5.0 Summary In this unit you have been introduced to the concepts of ‘human resource’ and ‘management’. You have seen that human resource management and personnel administration (management) refer to the same thing. Let us now turn our attention to unit 2 where we shall treat the functions and activities of human resource management.

What you should be able to do

  1. Explain the nature and scope of human resource management in education
  2. Apply different models of HRM to improve staff management skills
  3. Design and implement effective recruitment and selection processes
  4. Develop strategies for enhancing staff morale and motivation
  5. Evaluate staff performance and implement appropriate disciplinary measures

What it prepares you for

Careers
  • School Administrator
  • Education Consultant
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Training and Development Officer
  • Educational Planner
Where it is applied
  • Education Management
  • Public Sector
  • Training and Development
  • Human Resources

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

  • Module 3:

    Unit 11: Principles and Theories of Motivation

    The unit requires understanding of complex theoretical frameworks and their practical application in diverse organizational settings.

  • Module 3:

    Unit 12: Job Analysis, Job Satisfaction and Performance

    Requires the ability to objectively assess employee performance and provide constructive feedback, which can be challenging due to potential biases.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 60 hours in total. Yours will differ.

  1. Week 1Module 1:
    • Unit 1: The Nature of Human Resource Management · 4 hours

      Define human resource management. Identify key issues in HRM. Discuss the roles of personnel, staff, and workers.

  2. Week 2Module 1:
    • Unit 2: Functions and Activities of Human Resource Management · 4 hours

      Explain the functions of human resource management. Describe staffing, rewards, employee development, and employee relations. Analyze HRM activities in different organizational settings.

  3. Week 3Module 1:
    • Unit 3: Models of Human Resource Management · 4 hours

      Apply the Fombrun, Tichy, and Devanna Model. Compare the Harvard, Warwick, and Storey Models. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each model.

  4. Week 4Module 1:
    • Unit 4: Recruitment and Selection Processes · 4 hours

      Outline recruitment steps. Describe employment interview components. State staff selection methods. Differentiate between preliminary and employment interviews.

  5. Week 5Module 2:
    • Unit 5: Induction of Personnel · 4 hours

      Define induction of personnel. Explain the nature and scope of the induction process. Enumerate the objectives of staff induction.

  6. Week 6Module 2:
    • Unit 6: Reward Systems · 4 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.

  7. Week 7Module 2:
    • Unit 7: Staff Development in Organization · 4 hours

      Differentiate between staff training and staff development. Explain the role of staff development. Describe types of staff development for schools.

  8. Week 8Module 2:
    • Unit 8: Transfer and Promotion of Staff in School Organization · 4 hours

      Define transfer and promotion. Describe conditions for transfer. Explain the promotion process in schools.

  9. Week 9Module 3:
    • Unit 9: Keeping Personnel Records in School Organization · 4 hours

      Explain staff records. Describe uses of staff records. Evaluate staff record classification.

  10. Week 10Module 3:
    • Unit 10: Morale, Motivation and Performance in the School Organization · 4 hours

      Define morale and motivation. Explain motivation's influence on staff performance. Describe how to boost staff morale.

  11. Week 11Module 3:
    • Unit 11: Principles and Theories of Motivation · 4 hours

      Describe two theories of motivation. Understand motivation principles. Apply motivation to school settings. Establish factors enhancing/weakening motivation.

  12. Week 12Module 3:
    • Unit 12: Job Analysis, Job Satisfaction and Performance · 4 hours

      Explain job analysis. Relate job satisfaction to performance. Carry out staff performance appraisal.

  13. Week 13Module 4:
    • Unit 13: Staff Services: Safety, Security and Health Services in School Organization · 4 hours

      Explain staff services for safety and security. Describe staff health services.

    • Unit 14: Personnel and Human Relations · 4 hours

      Define human relations. Explain human relations' importance to productivity. Enumerate human relations principles.

    • Unit 15: Staff Conduct and Discipline in Schools · 4 hours

      Explain staff conduct. Describe types of indiscipline. Apply approaches to maintain discipline.

Preparing for the exam

What to do
  • Review all tutor-marked assignments and feedback thoroughly
  • Create summaries of key concepts from each unit
  • Practice applying HRM models to real-world school scenarios
  • Focus on understanding the differences between motivation theories
  • Prepare examples of effective disciplinary procedures
  • Study the legal and ethical considerations in HRM practices
  • Create concept maps linking Units 9-12 human resource concepts
  • Practice essay questions on staff motivation and performance

Questions students ask about this course

What is EDA821 about?

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.

How many units does EDA821 have?

EDA821, Human Resources Management In Education, has 16 units across 4 modules, over 131 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is EDA821?

EDA821 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Education.

Is EDA821 hard?

EDA821 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.

How long does EDA821 take to study?

About 208 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.

How is EDA821 assessed?

EDA821 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with EDA821?

School Administrator, Education Consultant, Human Resources Manager, Training and Development Officer and Educational Planner.

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