Educational administration and management / I.S. Sindhu.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sindhu, I. S.

Series:

Always learning.

Pearson series in education

Always learning

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

School management and organization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

0

Place of Publication:

New Delhi, India : Pearson, 2012.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Educational Administration and Management is a comprehensive textbook for students pursuing B.Ed. and B.El.Ed courses, Educational Administration and Management aims at helping students understand the theories and processes of this subject, and thereby become effective leaders and managers of the educational system tomorrow. This book provides the historical perspective of educational Administration and explains the concept of Educational management in detail which will help the student to understand various educational aspects. It also describes the basic characteristics of educational planning and implementation. The host of student-friendly features such as exercises and questions will help students in their study and exam preparations.

Contents:

Cover

Content

Preface

Chapter 1: Educational Administration: Conceptual Background

Historical Perspective

Periods of Development

The Period Between 1900 and 1935 (Traditional Era)

The Period Between 1935 and 1950 (Transitional Era)

The Period 1950 Onwards (Modern Era)

Relationship between Education and Educational Administration

Meaning of Educational Administration

Definitions of Educational Administration

Classification of Educational Administration

Characteristics of Educational Administration

Scope of Educational Administration

Scope of Aspects

Types of Educational Administration

External Administration

Internal Administration

Aims and Objectives of Educational Administration

Functions of Educational Administration

Features of Educational Administration

The Difference Between Administration and Supervision

Features of Educational Administration in a Democratic State

Factors Influencing Educational Administration

Personal Factors Affecting Educational Administration

Environmental Factors Affecting Educational Administration

Theories of Educational Administration

Meaning of Theory

Theory of General Administration as Presented by Bernard

Principles of Democratic Educational Administration

Principle of Planning

Principle of Dynamism

Principle of Justice

Principle of Leadership

Principle of Freedom

Principle of Sharing

Principle of Flexibility

Principle of Evaluation

Principle of Cooperation

Principle of Equality

Principle of Competency

Principle of Participation

Principle of Recognition of the Individual Growth

Principle of Research

Exercise

Chapter 2: Concept of Educational Management

Management-A Discussion

Meaning and Definition of Management

Meaning of Management

Definition of Management.

Features of Management

Educational Management

Meaning of Educational Management

Definitions of Educational Management

Need of Educational Management

Functions of Educational Management

Salient Features or Characteristics of Educational Management

Scope of Educational Management

Distinction Between Educational Administration and Educational Management

Similarity Between Administration and Management

Educational Administration and Educational Management: A Distinction

Constituents of Educational Management

Educational Planning

Nature of Educational Planning

Characteristics of Educational Planning

Educational Planning in India

Educational Organization

Organizational Approach

Definitions of Organization

Characteristics of Organization

Importance of Organizational Approach

School Organization

Principle of School Organization

Elements of School Organization

The Scope of School Organization

Basis for the Organization of the Schools

Common School System of Education

Educational Controlling

Educational Administration

Educational Supervision

Definitions of Educational Supervision

Characteristics of Educational Supervision

Objectives of Educational Supervision

Chapter 3: Educational Management: Human Beings as Input, Process and Output

Instructional Designs

Objectives of Instructional Designs

Functions of Instructional Designs

Kinds of Instructional Designs

Combination of Teaching Strategies and Instructional Designs

Training Psychology (Input)

Principles of Training Psychology

Models of Teacher Education

Cybernetic Psychology (Process)

Cybernetic Theory

Relevance of Cybernetic in Education

System Analysis (Products)

Procedure of System Analysis

Criteria for Evaluating System Analysis Project.

Relevance of System Analysis

Chapter 4: Role and Functions of the Headmaster/Teacher

Introduction

Qualities of the Headmaster

Qualities of a Good Headmaster

Personal Qualities

Physical Qualities

Moral Qualities

Intellectual Qualities

Emotional Qualities

Social Qualities

Role of the Headmaster

Knowledge and Professional Training

Affectionate Towards Teachers, Students and Parents

Winning of Faith

Supervision of Each Teacher's Work

Delegation of Authority

Functions of the Headmaster

Planning

Organization and Administration

Supervision

Evaluation

Headmaster's Relationship with Others

Relation with Teachers

Relation with Pupils

Relations with Public

Relation with the State Department of Education

Relationship with the University or School Education Board

Relationship with the Managing Committee

Place of the Headmaster in Society

Establishment of Human Relations

The Significance of the Teacher

Chapter 5: Basic Functions of Administration: Planning, Organizing, Directing and Controlling

Objectives of Planning

Nature of Planning

Functions Related to Planning

Organization

Functions of Organization in Administration

Direction

Characteristics of Good Direction

Work of Direction in Administration

Functions of Direction

Control

Meaning and Definitions of Control

Functions of Control in Administration

Chapter 6: Discipline

Meaning of Discipline

Significance of Discipline in Schools

The Role of Teacher in Managing Discipline

The Role of Parents in Maintaining Discipline

Kinds of Indiscipline in School

Contributors of Discipline in School

Principles of Maintaining Discipline

Causes of Indiscipline in School.

Means of Maintaining Discipline

Chapter 7: Control Management

Role of Central Government in Control Management

The Central Advisory Board of Education

The All India Council of Elementary Education

Central Board of Secondary Education

The All India Council for Secondary Education

The University Grants Commission

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

The Central Social Welfare Board

The All India Council for Technical Education

National Council for Teacher Education

National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration

State Bodies for Control Management

Crises and Decision-Making in Educational Management: Conflicts and Solutions

Meaning of Crisis

Kinds of Crises

Crisis Management Methods

Bargaining Method

Bureaucratic Method

Lateral Method

Kenneth Thomas' Method

Role of the Educational Manager in Crisis Management

Accommodation or Appeasement

Collaborative or Integrative

Competition or Domination

Sharing or Compromising

Neglect or Avoidance

Decision-Making

Type of Decisions

Characteristics of Decision-Making Process

Problems in Decision-making

Chapter 8: Coordination, Growth and Development

Coordination

Coordination of Co-curricular Activities

Supervision Coordination

Elements of Coordination

Stages of Coordination

Growth and Development

Meaning of Growth

Meaning of Development

Difference Between Growth and Development

Activities of Growth and Development of Children

Growth and Development of Teachers

Growth and Development of Schools

Chapter 9: Supervision and Inspection

Definition of Supervision

Features of Supervision

Scope of Educational Supervision.

Functions of Educational Supervision

Kinds of Supervision

Differences Between Democratic and Autocratic Supervisor

Necessity of Supervision

Modern Supervision

Elements Influencing Supervision

Traits of an Effective Supervisor

Educational Inspection

Definitions of Inspection

Principles of Effective Inspection

Aims and Objectives of Inspection

Qualities of an Effective Inspector

Defects in the Present-day Inspection

Chapter 10: Guidance and Leadership

Providing Guidance

Need of Guidance for Indian Students

Responsibility of Guidance

Understanding the Guidance Seeker

Educational Guidance

Personal Guidance

Planning of Guidance Service in Schools

Leadership

Significance of Leadership

Definition of Leadership

Characteristics of Leadership

Recognizing Individual Needs

What It Takes to Be a Leader

To Bring out the Best in People

Chapter 11: Communication in Educational Administration

Managers and Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Communication Process

Management Style and Communication

Total Communication

Active Listening

Organizational Communication

Managerial Work and Communication

The Approach to Communication Training

Four Basic Communication Skills

Listening

Giving and Receiving Feedback

Assertiveness

Solving Problems

Need of Communication in Educational Administration

Media and Method

Communication at School Level

Modern Devices of Communication

Overcoming Barriers of Communication in Educational Institutions

Chapter 12: Management of Schools (Activities and Approaches)

Concept of an Ideal School

Characteristics of School Management

Scope of School Management.

Functions of School Management.

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed Oct. 24, 2014).

ISBN:

9788131799680

8131799689

OCLC:

893689150