Course Title: School Administration and Supervision

Course Description: This course provides an in-depth study of school administration

and supervision, exploring topics such as leadership, management, planning,
organization, communication, and evaluation in educational settings. It covers the
essential knowledge and skills necessary for effective school administration and
supervision.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the nature, scope, and importance of school administration and supervision.
2. Identify the roles and responsibilities of school administrators and supervisors in
educational institutions.
3. Analyze the organizational structure of schools and the various functions of the
administrative and supervisory staff.
4. Apply leadership theories and practices to educational settings, including creating a
vision, motivating staff, and managing change.
5. Develop skills in managing resources, including budgeting, finance, and personnel.
6. Understand the importance of effective communication and develop skills in
interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
7. Develop skills in planning and implementing instructional programs, curriculum
development, and assessment.
8. Understand the legal and ethical issues in school administration and supervision.
9. Develop skills in evaluating the effectiveness of programs, staff, and students.

Course Outline:

I. Introduction to School Administration and Supervision A. Definition and scope of

school administration and supervision B. Historical development of school
administration and supervision C. Importance and challenges of school administration
and supervision

II. Roles and Responsibilities of School Administrators and Supervisors A.

Leadership and management functions B. Organizational structure and functions C.
Decision-making and problem-solving D. Ethical and legal issues

III. Leadership and Management in Educational Settings A. Leadership theories and

practices B. Vision and mission statements C. Motivation and communication D. Change
management
IV. Resource Management A. Budgeting and finance B. Personnel management C.
Time management D. Facilities and equipment

V. Communication in Educational Settings A. Interpersonal communication B. Conflict

resolution C. Decision-making D. Collaborative problem-solving

VI. Curriculum and Instructional Program Development A. Curriculum development

and implementation B. Instructional design and delivery C. Assessment and evaluation

VII. Legal and Ethical Issues in School Administration and Supervision A. Legal
issues in education B. Ethical considerations in education C. Student rights and
responsibilities

VIII. Program Evaluation and Improvement A. Program evaluation B. Staff evaluation

C. Student evaluation D. Continuous improvement

Course Delivery and Assessment:

The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, readings, case studies,
and group discussions. Students will be assessed through written assignments,
presentations, and examinations. Class participation and attendance will also be
considered when grading.