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EDA851Education2 Unitsintermediate

Principles Of Institutional Administration In Education

This course introduces the basic concepts and meaning of institutional administration. It equips students with skills for effective institutional administration at various educational levels. The course covers administrative principles, organizational structures, approaches to administration, task areas, and the socio-political context in Nigeria. Students will learn about quality assurance, resource management, record-keeping, leadership responsibilities, and the relevance of information technology in institutional challenges.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Institutional AdministrationEducational ManagementAdministrative PrinciplesLeadershipQuality Assurance

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

Concepts of Institutional Administration

2

Principles of Institutional Administration

3

Organizational Structures

4

Approaches to Institutional Administration

5

Socio-Political Context

6

Quality Assurance

7

Resource Management

8

Record Keeping

9

Leadership

10

Motivation

11

Information Technology

Total Topics11 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

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Educational Planner

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Policy Analyst

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Higher Education Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Education SectorGovernment AgenciesNon-Profit OrganizationsEducational ConsultingResearch Institutions

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: Concepts of Institutional Administration

2 study hours
  • •Define administration and institutional administration
  • •Explain the meaning of institution
  • •Discuss ways to achieve institutional effectiveness
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Principles of Institutional Administration

2 study hours
  • •Identify basic principles of administration
  • •State general principles of institutional administration
  • •Explain the significance and limitations of each principle
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Structure and Functions of Institutional Administration

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of organization structure
  • •Explain criteria for a good structure of an organization
  • •Distinguish between formal and informal organization structure
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Approaches to Institutional Administration

2 study hours
  • •Identify the major approaches to institutional administration
  • •Describe each approach with emphasis on strengths, weaknesses, and implications
  • •Appraise each of the approaches
Week
5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Task Areas in Institutional Administration

2 study hours
  • •Identify major tasks of school administrators
  • •Define administrator responsibilities
  • •Explain administrator roles
  • •Distinguish the nexus between school community and school administration
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Socio-Political Context of Institutional Administration in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Establish the interlink between politics, culture, and education
  • •Identify the roles played by society, politics, culture, private individuals, and corporate bodies
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Institutional Administration and Quality Assurance

2 study hours
  • •Acknowledge the relevance of quality assurance in institutional administration
  • •Identify ways of building quality into administration of institutions
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Resource Situation in Institutional Administration

2 study hours
  • •Describe the nature of resources
  • •Identify problems associated with the provision of resources
  • •State possible ways of averting the problems
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Record Keeping in Institutional Administration

2 study hours
  • •Define record keeping
  • •Explain the purpose for which records are kept
  • •Identify types of school records kept in school
Week
10

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Leadership Responsibilities in Institutional Administration

2 study hours
  • •Describe a leader and leadership
  • •Explain the theories of leadership
  • •State the kinds and styles of leadership
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Training and Development of Institutional Administration

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the meaning of Training and Development
  • •Identify types of training
  • •Appraise the implication of training programmes in human organisation
Week
12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Challenges of Institutional Administration in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Identify the challenges facing school administrators
  • •Distinguish between challenges facing educational institutions and political institutions
  • •Suggest ways out of age-long problems facing institutional administrators
Week
13

Module 3:

4h

Unit 3: Motivation and Institutional Responsibilities

2 study hours
  • •Identify strategies of motivating workers in educational institutions
  • •Identify the roles of administrators in motivating employees
  • •Explain the concepts of motivation

Unit 4: Information and Communication Technology and Institutional Challenges

2 study hours
  • •Explain the relevance of ICT to educational administration
  • •Identify some contending factors inhibiting the successful application of ICT in institutional administration in Nigeria

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

Create concept maps linking administrative principles (Units 2-3) to practical application (Units 4-5)

2

Practice analyzing case studies (Modules 2-3) applying different leadership styles

3

Review key legislation and policy documents discussed in Unit 1 Module 2

4

Focus on understanding the interrelationships between topics rather than memorizing facts

5

Allocate study time proportionally based on unit weighting in assessment

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