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UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

1.1 Management

• Definition: Management is essential for organizations to achieve common goals through collective efforts.

• Key Figures:

  • Mars Parker Follett defined management as "the art of getting things done through people".

  • Koontz and O'Donnell: Management involves goal attainment through organized groups and optimizing efficiency.

  • George R Terry defines it as a process to achieve objectives using resources.

• Fayol's Functions of Management:

  1. Planning

  2. Organizing

  3. Leading

  4. Coordinating

  5. Controlling

1.2 Characteristics of Management

• Goal-oriented process: Directs individual efforts towards organizational goals.

• Pervasive: Essential for all types of organizations across countries.

• Multidimensional: Involves work management, managing people, and operations management.

• Continuous Process: Involves simultaneous performance of various functions.

• Group Activity: Involves diverse individuals working towards common goals.

• Dynamic Function: Adapts to changing environments.

• Intangible Force: Effective management is felt rather than seen.

1.3 Functions of Management

1. Planning: Determines objectives and courses of action to achieve them. Essential for efficient operations.

2. Organizing: Brings together resources to meet objectives, defining activities and assigning responsibilities.

3. Staffing: Focuses on managing personnel from selection to evaluation.

4. Directing: Guides and motivates organization members towards goals.

5. Controlling: Monitors progress and takes corrective actions.

1.4 Concept of Educational Management

• Definition: Managing educational organizations through planning, organizing, and directing activities to achieve educational objectives.

• Scope: Involves all parties contributing to education to ensure school effectiveness.

1.5 Types of Educational Management

1. Human Resources: Management of all educational staff and stakeholders.

2. Physical and Material Resources: Ensures the availability of essential educational resources.

3. Ideational Resources: Encompasses curriculum and teaching methods.

1.6 Nature of Educational Management

• Universal Process: Relevant across all societies and organizations.

• Art and Science: Requires management principles along with people skills.

• Dynamic and Multidisciplinary: Adapts principles from various fields of study.

1.7 Scope of Educational Management

• Resource Allocation: Managing human and material resources for effective functioning.

• Curriculum Development: Designing educational programs based on needs and capabilities.

• Discipline Maintenance: Ensures an orderly educational environment.

• Budgeting and Financing: Managing school finances effectively.

1.8 Components of Educational Management

1. Educational Planning: Establishing a strategy to meet objectives.

2. Educational Administration: Ensuring efficient operation through organization and leadership.

3. Educational Organization: The structural setup of educational institutions.

4. Educational Direction: Leadership and guidance in educational management.

5. Educational Coordination: Ensures smooth functioning of all parts of the educational system.

UNIT 2: TIME AND MATERIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

2.1 Institutional Planning

• Definition: A plan prepared for the development of educational institutions based on their needs.

2.2 Characteristics of Institutional Planning

• Needs-based, flexible, well-defined objectives, and focusing on maximum resource utilization.

2.3 Areas of Institutional Planning

• Administration, school-community relations, academics, co-curricular activities, discipline management.

2.4 Time Management

• Effective allocation of time for various school activities to ensure an organized educational process.

2.5 Time Table

• A detailed plan for managing time allocations across subjects and activities in school.

2.6 Principles of Time Table Construction

• Consideration of school type, time available, department regulations, justice in assignment, and student fatigue.

2.7 The School Calendar

• A structured record outlining important dates and events throughout the school year.

2.8 Resource Management

• Management of human and material resources to effectively achieve educational goals.

2.9 School Plant

• Importance of physical facilities in creating an inspiring learning environment.

2.10 School Site

• Key factors for selecting suitable school locations.

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UNIT 3: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

3.1 Human Resource Management

• Effective management of personnel to maximize performance in schools.

3.2 Process of Human Resources Management

• Recruitment and Hiring: Develop job descriptions, advertise, and conduct interviews.

• Performance Management: Monitoring staff performance and implementing evaluations.

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Conclusion

• Educational Management encompasses various dimensions, including management functions, characteristics, processes, and its overall impact on achieving educational goals efficiently.