Bachelor of Education Honours in Educational Management

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.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

This qualification maybe achieved in part through the recognition of relevant prior learning and experience as per the University RPL policy, which clearly outlines the structure and processes that must be followed for the RPL process.

Appropriate Assessment tasks and tools are designed to assess individual candidates against the outcomes on a case by case basis, with detailed records being maintained.

RPL may be used to grant access to the qualification to learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• A Bachelor of Education, Level 7.

Or

• An appropriate Bachelor's Degree, Level 7 and a recognised Professional Teaching qualification.

This qualification comprises compulsory modules at NQF Level 8, totalling 128 Credits.

• Research Project in Educational Management, 32 Credits.
• Educational Research Theories and Approaches, 24 Credits.
• Organisational Management, 24 Credits.
• Educational Policy and Law, 24 Credits.
• Financial Management in Education, 24 Credits.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of and knowledge of the scientific research steps and research proposal writing skills.
2. Interrogate multiple tried and tested models of successful and effective management of educational institutions.
3. Develop insight on how to lead and manage educational systems and institutions differently by ascertaining compliance with relevant legislative frameworks.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

• Compile an educational research proposal
• Understand the concepts of research design, theoretical and conceptual frameworks and ethical considerations as applied in research in Educational Management.
• Critically review literature in Educational Management.
• Develop relevant research instruments that fully address issues of validity and reliability.
• Comprehend data collection, data organising, data analysis and data presentation procedures.
• Draw a conclusion and make recommendations as part of the research project in educational management.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

• Understand the instructional programme and organisational harmony as impacting on the nature and quality of school community relations to enhance quality teaching and learning.
• Discuss how various motivational theories keep teachers and learners motivated to excel.
• Identify and justify complementary skills and expertise in dealing with people and resource management.
• Understand the concepts like learner participation within the classroom environment, school culture, school climate and organisational conflict.
• Review classroom environments that promote learner participation.
• Evaluate and present instructional programmes that encourage organisational harmony.
• Critique school community relations.
• Interrogate various motivational theories, identify and justify those that promote good management.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

• Understand concepts like poverty, social class, globalisation, democracy and how they impact on legitimate institutional management.
• Use a range of specialised skills to identify, analyse and address complex knowledge of education specific-legislation and community policies and their influence on the professional teacher in the workplace.

Integrated Assessment

The qualification is integrated to ensure a well-structured cohesive qualification so that learning and assessment covers the exit level outcomes of the qualification. Assessments are based on formative assessments which are in place to assure continuous learning and feedback to candidates. Whereas summative assessments are in place to ensure candidates achieve the exit level outcomes. Such assessments will assess the candidate's ability to integrate the larger body of knowledge, competencies and attitudes that are represented by the Exit-Level Outcomes, either as a whole or as components of the qualification.