Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Management of the Educational Institution

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_136
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To learn theoretical knowledge and develop practical skills in the management of education to be able to evaluate the role and place of the teacher in the management of an educational institution, in the management of the study process and to get an idea regarding the management of an educational institution.

Preliminary Knowledge

Understanding of the education system, levels of Latvia.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Describe the role of the head of the educational institution, the functions of management, their relationship with each other, their relationship to resources and the effectiveness of the organisation.

Skills

1.Able to independently evaluate the activities of an educational institution and develop the ability to make objective, reasoned decisions to promote operations of the organisation.

Individual work and tests

Seminar on quality management and planning in an educational institution Evaluation of the operation of the educational institution Test

2.Define strategic, tactical and operational plans.

Individual work and tests

Seminar on quality management and planning in an educational institution

Competences

1.Able to analyse the laws and regulations in the field of education.

Individual work and tests

Analysis of the laws and regulations of educational management

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Analysis of the laws and regulations of educational management

10.00% from total grade
10 points

The student shall analyse a substantively compliant regulatory enactment or law; identify 3 positive aspects and 3 streamlined aspects.

paragraph 1 — formal work carried out, analysis not carried out.

2 points – work carried out in a formal, incomplete analysis.

3 points - work done in detail, full analysis done.

2.

Evaluation of the operation of the educational institution

10.00% from total grade
10 points

The student chooses one educational institution; analyses the structure, functions and organisation planning of the educational institution according to certain criteria.

Assessment criteria:

2 to 4 points – determination of the operational facts of the educational institution has been carried out, no assessment has been carried out.

5 to 6 points – a determination and incomplete assessment of the facts of the activities of the educational institution has been carried out.

7 to 8 points – a determination of the operational facts of the educational institution has been made, a full analysis has been carried out.

9 to 10 points – a determination of the facts of the activities of the educational institution has been carried out, a full analysis has been carried out and proposals for improvement of the activities of the educational institution have been provided.

3.

Preparation for the seminar and the final examination of the course

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Familiarise yourself with the compulsory literature and e-learning materials of the course.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Seminar on quality management and planning in an educational institution

30.00% from total grade
10 points

A presentation on quality management and planning of an educational institution shall be prepared by the time of the seminar lesson.

The presentation prepared, the presentation, the answers to the questions are evaluated.

2.

Test

50.00% from total grade
10 points

The test consists of 17 multi-choice questions about quality management, planning and organisation of educational institutions.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Education management.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
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Auditorium
2

Topics

Education management.
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Auditorium
2

Topics

Education management.
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Auditorium
2

Topics

Education management.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Education policy.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Education policy.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Education policy.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Education policy.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Strategic planning of an educational institution.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Strategic planning of an educational institution.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Strategic planning of an educational institution.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Management of the resources of the educational institution – personnel, personal data protection, finances, material resources and information.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Management of the resources of the educational institution – personnel, personal data protection, finances, material resources and information.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Management of the resources of the educational institution – personnel, personal data protection, finances, material resources and information.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Management of the resources of the educational institution – personnel, personal data protection, finances, material resources and information.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Quality management in an educational institution.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Quality management in an educational institution.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Quality management in an educational institution.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Education management.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Education management.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Education management.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Management of the resources of the educational institution – personnel, personal data protection, finances, material resources and information.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Management of the resources of the educational institution – personnel, personal data protection, finances, material resources and information.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Strategic planning of an educational institution.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Strategic planning of an educational institution.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Education policy.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Education policy.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Quality management in an educational institution.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Quality management in an educational institution.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Quality management in an educational institution.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Celma, D. (2016). Vadītājs un vadīšana izglītībā. Rīga, Raka. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Kručiņina, M. (2001). Mūsdienu skolas vadība. Rīga, Raka. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Šmite, A. (2015). Izglītības iestādes vadība I, II, III, IV, V, VI daļa. Rīga, Raka. (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Praude, V. (2012). Menedžments. 1.daļa, Rīga, Burtene. (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

Praude, V. (2012). Menedžments. 2.daļa, Rīga, Burtene, 2012. (akceptējams izdevums)

Additional Reading

1.

Sarunu un konfliktu risināšana. (2007). Rīga, Lietišķās informācijas dienests.

2.

Lēmumu pieņemšana. (2007). Rīga, Lietišķās informācijas dienests.

Other Information Sources

1.

Izglītības un zinātnes ministrijas mājas lapa

2.

Izglītības portāls