Bachelor of Education Honours in Educational Management
Education, Training and Development - Schooling
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
The Bachelor of Education Honours in Educational Management has been designed with the purpose of preparing teachers for research-based postgraduate study in Educational Management. The qualification will deepen and consolidate the knowledge of teachers in Educational Management as a part-discipline of education, and expand their leadership and management capabilities. In addition, the qualification will enable teachers to develop knowledge in research methodologies and skills in research of Educational Management.
Rationale:
The complexity of leading and managing educational institutions in South Africa and in the world at large has been increasing. Many institutions are experiencing persistent underperformance and require strong leadership and management to address this crisis. The Bachelor of Education Honours in Educational Management has been developed on the basis of the above-mentioned situation. This qualification will enhance the professional competence and build research capacity in the field of Educational Management. Furthermore, this qualification will offer quality and seasoned teaching, learning and research in the field of Educational Management to address the leadership and management crisis experienced by countless educational institutions. This qualification will address the need for capacity building, redress and equity for learners who hold or aspire for management positions within the educational institutions in a variety of changing educational contexts.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of and knowledge of the scientific research steps and research proposal writing skills.
- Interrogate multiple tried and tested models of successful and effective management of educational institutions.
- Develop insight on how to lead and manage educational systems and institutions differently by ascertaining compliance with relevant legislative frameworks.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Understand the concepts of research design, theoretical and conceptual frameworks, and ethical considerations in Educational Management research.
- Critically review literature in Educational Management.
- Develop relevant research instruments ensuring validity and reliability.
- Comprehend procedures for data collection, organizing, analysis, and presentation in research.
- Draw conclusions and make recommendations as part of an educational management research project.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Understand the impact of instructional programs and organizational harmony on school community relations for quality teaching and learning.
- Discuss motivational theories that keep teachers and learners motivated.
- Identify and justify skills in people and resource management.
- Comprehend concepts like learner participation, school culture, school climate, and organizational conflict.
- Review classroom environments that enhance learner participation.
- Evaluate instructional programs promoting organizational harmony.
- Critique school community relations and motivational theories for effective management.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Understand the impact of poverty, social class, globalisation, and democracy on institutional management.
- Utilize specialized skills to analyze education-specific legislation and community policies affecting teachers in the workplace.
Integrated Assessment:
- The qualification integrates learning and assessment to cover the exit level outcomes.
- Formative assessments provide continuous feedback to candidates.
- Summative assessments ensure candidates achieve the exit level outcomes by testing their ability to integrate knowledge, competencies, and attitudes represented by the qualification.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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