Educational Administration

Description of Core Module

EDTE 9122 Educational Measurements, Test and Evaluation                                                                10 Credits

This Module is designed to acquaint students with educational tests, measurements and evaluation, advantages of tests to parents, students and the school administration. The Module covers the meaning of measurement, evaluation, teaching-learning process, classroom instruction, tests, standardized tests, and teacher made tests. The use of tests, types of tests, characteristics of tests, principles of evaluation. Planning the test, determining test objectives, preparing a table of specifications, selecting the appropriate item format, and preparing the test. Rules of constructing tests, constructing objective tests, matching tests, true and false tests, multiple choice, filling in. Essay test short essay and long essay test construction. Advantages and disadvantages of each type of test. Trying out a test, establishing the test validity and reliability.  Interpreting test results. Describing educational data, the use of mean, median, mode, range, standard deviation. Grading students using absolute norms, normal curve, percentile ranks, stannine (standard nine), and Z-test. The differences and similarities of 5-point and 9-point scale in grading students. Advantages and disadvantages of using different types of grading students. Reporting grades.

EDPS 9123 Organization Behavior                                                                               10 credits

The Module examines the understanding of organizational behavior, and how is done, managing demographic and cultural diversity, understanding people at work: individual differences and perception, individual attitudes and behaviors, theories of motivation, design of a motivating work environment, managing stress and emotions, communication, management of teams and groups, conflict and negotiations, decision making, leading people within organizations, power and politics, and organizational culture.

EDAD 9124 Educational Technology                                                                           10 Credits

This Module discusses the philosophical basis for technology usage in various leadership settings to enhance organizational effectiveness, survey of contemporary technologies appropriate to most organizational settings and cost-benefit analysis of various systems; development of a technology plan for leadership. Ethics of technology usage. A practical approach to the use and management of technological utilization in educational institutions will be emphasized, Instructional media (use of technology in a classroom), philosophical, technical, ethical and practical issues in using technology in the  classroom;  developing  technical  skills  in  technological  area  appropriate  to education; advantages and disadvantages of using technology; the selection, production, utilization, and evaluation of audio graphic and electronic educational materials.

EDUC 9121 Advanced Philosophy of Education                                                       10 Credits

Given the fact that all philosophies must of necessity deal with the problem of evil and how to overcome it, the perspective and focus of “Advanced Philosophy of Education” aims to help students understand what Philosophy means in terms of its root—definition of Philosophy (Philos—Sophia) as well as the meaning of education and true education in the perspective of Ellen G. White and the Bible. Overview of aspects of Philosophy: the content of philosophy which include the metaphysics, epistemology, and axiology; philosophy as attitude and as activity. A wide analysis of the traditional and modern philosophies and their theories as viewed mainly by George R. Knight will also be reviewed. Get proper meaning of what Wisdom is in the perspective of secular philosophy and in the perspective of the Bible—Ellen G. White, Job 28:28; Daniel 1 and other related Biblical verses. In the end, the student should understand that to restore God’s image in him/her is the ultimate aim of Advanced Philosophy of education. Thus, all educational issues should be dealt with by having this end in mind.

EDUC 9212 Inclusive Education                                                                             10 Credits

AN exploration of approaches that can be used by teachers for inclusion of exceptional learners including gifted learners in the regular classroom setting. The characteristics of enabling conditions are analyzed and appropriate education programs and issues of assessment are addressed. Current trends and the impact of registration on special education and inclusive practices are reviewed. Strategies and methods for dealing with different levels of ability within the regular education classroom are examined. Categories of special needs (mental retardation, behavioral disorder, students at risk, gifted and talented, physical impairment, linguistic and cultural impairment, etc).

EDAD 9213 Supervision of Instruction and Quality Assurance                                10 Credits

This Module is designed for educators concerned with the improvement of teaching and learning process. The role, aims and principles of instructional supervision and the supervisory techniques in educational institutions are discussed. The following topics are covered: definitions of administration, management and supervision. Similarities and differences between administration, inspection, and supervision. Supervisory techniques inter-visitation. Qualifications of an instructional supervisor, the characteristics of a failing supervisor, a merely successful supervisor and an effective supervisor will be reviewed.

Majors Modules (Option)

2. Concentration/ Majors (50 Credits)