Varsity College Education Management Development Programme

INTRODUCTION

Education Managers are often faced with the challenge of having to respond effectively to regulatory requirements that govern both the management of schools as well as the teaching and learning processes. Individuals therefore need to equip themselves with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond to such requirements effectively. This short learning programme equips individuals with Whole School Management principles and teaching and learning frameworks in order for them to achieve education management excellence in school operations.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Heads of Department (HODs) and/or School Principals looking to complete a quality professional development learning programme to enhance their management skills.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

Minimum of (4) four years teaching experience.
Preferably be in a Management position within the teaching environment.
Be proficient in English.
Must be able to engage in self-directed study.

PROGRAMME CONTENT

This programme consists of five individual modules, each of which are described below:

Whole School Management

Factors influencing the organisational climate within an educational institution.
The influence of socio-economic and political factors on the development of excellence within the school system.
Department of Basic Education National Policy on Whole School Management.
Communicate and implement strategies that addresses the current management issues within the South African school context.
Assess and interpret the performance of staff members and the subsequent development of strategies that will aid the professional development of educators.
The schools ’s accountability to the community.

CERTIFICATION

The Education Management Development Programme is a SLP that is certified by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). All SLPs available through The Business School at Varsity College have been specifically designed for working adults. These SLPs differ from the full qualifications available through Varsity College which are registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Before registration students must ensure that the programme selected best suits their individual learning and workplace objectives.