11141 (v.3) Ed 642 - School Development: Issues and Approaches

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Examination of the impact of economic rationalism and corporate managerialism on school restructuring and reform. The identification and critical assessment of major issues concerned with school development. Examination of strategic planning and school-level change management. Analysis of competing models of school development/improvement. Linking whole school approaches with curriculum and classroom practice. School development from the classroom up.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Expressed the ideas, language and terminology associated with effective schooling and school improvement literature. Identified and assess key policy initiatives prompting school restructuring. Examined the strategies and processes associated with managing school-level change. Examined the process of strategic planning for school improvement. Critically assessed the usefulness of a range of school improvement approaches. Identified the implications school improvement endeavours hold for the work of educational leaders and teachers. Assessed the importance of current issues and trends for school improvement.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Bascia, N. and Hargreaves, A. (2000). The Sharp Edge of Educational Change - Teaching, Leading and the Realities of Reform. London, Routledge. Beyer, L.E. and Liston, D.P. (1996). Curriculum in Conflict - Social Visions, Educational Agendas, and Progressive School Reform. NY, Teachers College Press. Caldwell, B.J. and Hayward. D.K. (1998). The Future of Schools - Lessons From the Reform of Public Education. London, Falmer Press. Chapman, J.D., Froumin, I.D. and Aspin, D.N. (1995). Creating and Managing the Democratic School. London, Falmer Press.

Unit Texts:

Samson, J., Radloff, A. and de la Harpe, B. (1997). The Essay - A Guide to Writing Essays and Reports in Education. (third edition). Bentley, Curtin University of Technology.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 - Self-Managing Schools and School Development 30%, Examination 30%, Assignment 2 - School Renewal and Reculturing 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y	Y