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EDT812Education3 Unitsintermediate

Management Of Educational Resource Centre

This course, EDT 812 - Management of Educational Resource Centre, is designed for Master's level students and provides a comprehensive overview of managing educational resource centers. It covers management principles, human resources, historical trends, and administrative functions. Students will learn about information storage, retrieval, classification schemes, and cataloging non-book resources. The course aims to equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to effectively manage educational resource centers.

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26h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
ManagementEducational ResourcesResource CentresHuman ResourcesInformation Retrieval

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
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Management Principles

2

Human Resources Management

3

Educational Resource Centers

4

Information Storage

5

Information Retrieval

6

Classification Schemes

7

Cataloguing

8

Leadership Styles

9

Motivation Theories

10

Administrative Structures

Total Topics10 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

Educational Resource Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Library Director

Apply your skills in this growing field

Media Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Information Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Training Coordinator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationLibrariesResource CentersTraining InstitutionsMedia Centers

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Theories of Management

3h

Unit 1: The Concept of Management

1.5 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the importance of management in achieving organizational goals.
  • •Define management and administration, and differentiate between the two concepts.
  • •Discuss the history of management and the schools of management thought.

Unit 2: The Nature of Human Resources Management

1.5 study hours
  • •Define human resources and discuss its importance in an organization.
  • •Describe the nature of human resource management and its functions.
  • •Examine the issues in human resource management.
Week
2

Module 1: Theories of Management

2h

Unit 3: Models of Human Resources Management

2 study hours
  • •Apply the Fombrun, Tichy, and Devanna Model of HRM to improve staff management skills.
  • •Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the Harvard Model of HRM.
  • •Discuss the Warwick Model of HRM and the Storey Model of HRM.
Week
3

Module 1: Theories of Management

2h

Unit 4: Motivation

2 study hours
  • •Define motivation and explain its influence on staff performance.
  • •Describe how staff morale can be boosted by the media center director.
  • •Study Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Herzberg's two-factor theory.
Week
4

Module 1: Theories of Management

2h

Unit 5: Leadership

2 study hours
  • •Define leadership and describe the characteristics of a leader.
  • •Explain the different kinds of leadership and leadership styles.
  • •Identify the roles and responsibilities of an administrator as a leader.
Week
5

Module 2: The Concept and Management of Educational Resource

2h

Unit 1: What are Educational Resource Centres

2 study hours
  • •Define educational resource centers and differentiate them from libraries and laboratories.
  • •Describe the types of educational resource centers and their nomenclatures.
  • •Trace the source of the names given to educational resource centers.
Week
6

Module 2: The Concept and Management of Educational Resource

2h

Unit 2: Functions of Educational Resource Centres

2 study hours
  • •Mention the functions common to all Educational Resource Centers.
  • •Explain the peculiar functions of some Educational Resource Centers.
  • •Discuss the roles of NETC, ERC, and CET.
Week
7

Module 2: The Concept and Management of Educational Resource

2h

Unit 3: Organisational Structures and Functions of Key Officers in Educational Resource Centres in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Sketch a simplified organogram for the administrative set-up in an Educational Resource Center.
  • •Mention the functions of the director and assistant directors.
  • •Discuss the roles of curriculum design, instructional materials, technical, and administrative staff.
Week
8

Module 2: The Concept and Management of Educational Resource

2h

Unit 4: The Architectural Layout for Resource Centres

2 study hours
  • •Mention the types of apartments/spaces that should exist in a resource center.
  • •Describe the special features expected in the physical structures of educational resource centers.
  • •Consider the importance of soundproof walls, air conditioning, and security fittings.
Week
9

Module 2: The Concept and Management of Educational Resource

2h

Unit 5: Problems and Prospect of Educational Resource Centres

2 study hours
  • •Mention the problems confronting Educational Resource Centers in Nigeria.
  • •Proffer solutions to the problems mentioned.
  • •Identify areas where Educational Resource Centers could enhance the teaching-learning process.
Week
10

Module 3: Historical Trends, Administrative Principles, Concept of Information Storage, Retrieval and Classification, Administrative Structures and Revisional Notes

2h

Unit 1: Historical Trends in the Development of Educational Resource Centre in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Trace the origin of Educational Resource Centers in Nigeria.
  • •Identify major landmarks in the development of Educational Resource Centers.
  • •Discuss the functions of a manager in an organization.
Week
11

Module 3: Historical Trends, Administrative Principles, Concept of Information Storage, Retrieval and Classification, Administrative Structures and Revisional Notes

2h

Unit 2: Administrative Principles and Structures

2 study hours
  • •Define administrative principles and identify reasons for adopting them.
  • •Describe the administrative structures a director can use, including departmentalization, centralization, and decentralization.
  • •Discuss styles of relationships such as span of control and unity of command.
Week
12

Module 3: Historical Trends, Administrative Principles, Concept of Information Storage, Retrieval and Classification, Administrative Structures and Revisional Notes

2h

Unit 3: The Concept of Information Storage, Retrieval and Classification Schemes

2 study hours
  • •Describe a document retrieval system and explain the concept of information retrieval.
  • •Describe the organization of an information retrieval system.
  • •Study Dewey Decimal Classification and Library of Congress Classification.
Week
13

Module 3: Historical Trends, Administrative Principles, Concept of Information Storage, Retrieval and Classification, Administrative Structures and Revisional Notes

4h

Unit 4: Cataloguing of Educational Media Resources/Materials (Books)

2 study hours
  • •Review the process of cataloging books and non-book materials.
  • •Prepare catalogue cards for books and non-book materials.
  • •Explain the sources from where bibliographic information can be obtained.

Unit 5: Provisional Notes on the Management of Educational Resources Centre

2 study hours
  • •Revise the major points made in the course, including the definition of educational resource centers.
  • •Distinguish between the different names given to resource centers at various levels.
  • •Review the prospects of resource centers in schools and the historical trend of resource centers in Nigeria.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all module objectives and ensure you can address each one.

2

Create concept maps linking Units 1-5 management theories and their applications.

3

Practice cataloging different types of resources (books, media) from Units 13-14 weekly.

4

Focus on understanding the functions and administrative structures of resource centers (Module 2).

5

Allocate time to revise key definitions and concepts from each unit.

6

Review all TMAs and feedback to identify areas needing improvement.

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