STRATEGIC PLANNING IN SCHOOLS
- Course
- EDAP510 - STRATEGIC PLANNING IN SCHOOLS
- Department
- Education Administration and Planning - English - Master
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- Turkish
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Prof. Dr. Fatoş SİLMAN
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
- -
Course Description
Students have knowledge of how strategic planning processes can be implemented in schools. Students understand, evaluate, suggest, and pioneer the innovation of institutions in the globalizing world with effective planning processes. Definition of strategic planning, history, benefits of strategic planning, management processes (leadership, motivation, organizing, planning, change, decision making, communication) necessary for effective planning, strategic planning stages (PEST analysis, agreeing on strategic planning with stakeholders, determination of strategic issues in the school, determination of institutional obligations, vision-mission, creating values, conducting SWOT analysis, exploring strategic problems, strategy formulation, implementation and assessment of the plan) constitute the content of the course. Students use these processes practically in the lessons to strategically plan an institution that is fictitious or real.
STRATEGIC PLANNING IN SCHOOLS
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Course introduction and information Strategic planning |
| Week 2 | General concepts Strategic planning |
| Week 3 | Strategic planning process |
| Week 4 | Preparation for strategic planning |
| Week 5 | Strategic planning practices (Analysis methods) |
| Week 6 | Mid term |
| Week 7 | Planning priorities |
| Week 8 | Homework Presentation |
| Week 9 | Homework Presentation |
| Week 10 | Writing the strategic planning |
| Week 11 | Putting into practice in strategic planning |
| Week 12 | Evaluation of strategic plans |
| Week 13 | Leadership in Strategic Planning |
| Week 14 | Organizational Structure and Planning |
| Week 15 | Presentations |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations Michael Allison Jude Kaye 2015
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Program Outcomes
- 1. Apply theories and concepts of educational administration and leadership to analyze and address organizational issues in educational institutions.
- 2. Develop strategic plans by conducting environmental analyses, identifying institutional priorities, setting measurable objectives, and designing appropriate implementation strategies.
- 3. Analyze educational policies, legislation, and governance structures and evaluate their implications for educational organizations and practices.
- 4. Demonstrate effective leadership skills in areas such as organizational change, team development, conflict management, communication, and decision-making.
- 5. Use scientific research methods and evidence-based approaches to investigate problems in educational administration and propose appropriate solutions.
- 6. Analyze organizational structures, cultures, and processes and assess their influence on institutional effectiveness, staff performance, and student outcomes.
- 7. Apply human resource management principles to recruitment, professional development, performance evaluation, motivation, and staff development in educational institutions.
- 8. Use quantitative and qualitative data for managerial decision-making, institutional evaluation, planning, and continuous improvement.
- 9. Evaluate educational organizations from the perspectives of quality assurance, accountability, effectiveness, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.
- 10. Manage organizational change and innovation by developing strategies that respond to technological, social, cultural, economic, and educational developments.
- 11. Demonstrate ethical and socially responsible leadership, taking into consideration professional ethics, social justice, diversity, equity, and stakeholder needs.
- 12. Develop effective communication and collaboration mechanisms with teachers, students, families, policymakers, and other internal and external stakeholders.
- 13. Apply financial, physical, technological, and other institutional resources effectively in accordance with organizational goals and priorities.
- 14. Compare national and international educational administration systems and practices and critically evaluate their relevance to different educational contexts.
- 15. Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional development and demonstrate the capacity to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in educational administration and planning.
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