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Graduate Catalogue: Education Administration Courses

The following outlines of course content are correct at the time of writing, although the material (or the order in which it is covered) may be subject to change. Note that:

1.      All courses are 3 credit hours each, unless otherwise indicated.
2.      Normally, a course will not be run without a minimum enrolment of five students.

EAD600: Advanced Philosophy of Education

Basic concepts and principles as derived from the different branches of philosophy. Focuses on questions about the nature of ideas as they relate to educational practice.

EAD601: Current Trends and Research in Education

Researches in education and their implications to the national goals of education and the development of a nation.

EAD602: Principles of Education

The Principles of Education that create the conditions for learning. Learning theories that help the teacher become effective as his knowledge of the theories are put to test in classroom practices.

EAD603: Psychological and Sociological Foundations of Education

Theories and Principles of learning and of behavior as they relate to teaching and learning. Understanding the manner in which one develops the “self” and becomes an instrument in the development of society

EAD604: Monitoring, Testing and Evaluation

Theories relevant to the evaluation of students’ performance, the development of testing materials and how to evaluate these tests. This course also includes understanding statistical methods and evaluation of programs.

EAD605: Strategies and Methods in Teaching

The principles and practice in teaching, with a specific focus on teaching language. The course includes issues in class management, lesson planning, preparation and presentation of materials as learning resources and others.

EAD610: Principles and Practice of Supervision

The supervisory functions of school administrators based on sound principles and practice.

EAD611: Finance Management

Managing school finances including sourcing school finances. Theoretical and Practical aspects of financial management.

EAD612: School Planning, Management and Governance

Strategic planning for the school including budget and evaluation.

EAD613: Legal Basis of School Administration

Laws on education enacted to serve as the basis for school administration.

EAD614: Principles of Management

The theories, principles and issues in general management, with a focus on the establishment, running and development of schools and institutions of learning.

EAD615: Contemporary Education Systems

Alternative education programs to respond to the accelerating social changes. This includes building strategic leadership for effective contemporary systems in education.

EAD616: Human Resource Management

Training and development of staff in the organization.

EAD617: Organizational Behaviour

A comprehensive overview of psychology and its use in management, supervision and control of people working in and with an organization.

EAD620: Leadership Skills

Concepts of leadership: setting of goals, priorities, time management, supervision, and evaluation of personnel.

EAD680: Special Topics in Education

A range of topics specific to the availability of lecturers and trainers will be published each year as optional subjects for study.

EAD702: Advanced Philosophy of Education

Examination of the philosophical foundations of education as sources for school policies, principles and practices of supervision, examination of contemporary issues and problems of school administration.

EAD801: Educational Planning and Development

Basic planning principles based on the needs, capabilities and opportunities of the organization and society. The creative function of schools as the source of new ideas and initiatives as the institution responsible for social progress.

EAD802: Human Resource Management

Areas of training and development, career development, and organization development. This includes human resource research, information systems, labor relations, employee assistance, compensation and benefits , staffing , performance management system and planning.

EAD803: Financial Management and Control

Survey of major theoretical issues in financial management ; study of financial problems in school administration and concepts for sound financial decisions.

EAD804: Trends and Issues in Education and National Development

Goals, assumptions, strategies underpinning social reforms especially for the poor and the marginalized sector of society. This includes case studies reflecting diversities, reform agenda in education and the national development goals of the nation.

EAD805: Comparative Educational Administration

Comparative study of school administration for development. Understanding the concepts of leadership in schools. This includes case studies of model schools.

EAD806: Management and Supervision of Basic and Higher Education

Quality management to optimize resources for quality education. Understanding the systems in basic and higher education and how these systems could help achieve the national development goals of the country.

EAD807: Educational Legislation

Legal basis of school administration. Laws that empower school administrators to carry their functions based on the Manual of Regulations. These laws guide the school administrators in handling cases encountered in the conduct of their professional duties in their respective schools .

EAD808: Peace and Development Education

The role of educational system in facilitating cultural solidarity and peace. Development of a critical understanding in environmental care and sustainable development and how educational institutions can integrate initiatives in the framework of peace education and development.

EAD811: Program Development Administration

Distinction between program management and program development. Elements of a project, project cycle, project or feasibility study, project monitoring and evaluation.

EAD812: Leadership in Organization

Classic and contemporary theories of leadership. Understanding the nuances of leadership as it is practiced and experienced in organizations.

EAD813: Administration and Supervision of Technical and Vocational Schools

Supervision of schools that offer technical skills. Networking with the business sector for more intensive training and employment opportunities.

DISCLAIMER:

THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBODIA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THESE CATALOGS AS IT SEES FIT, SO THAT WE HAVE THE NECESSARY FLEXIBILITY IN AN EVER-EVOLVING WORLD.

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