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PXGM 6103 EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course will give the students an overview on past and current trends of educational management
in educational sectors and how it derived to educational sector from pure management. The topics to be
discussed; the definition and concepts and process of educational management theories and their practices and
approaches. This course will also emphasize the various practical aspects in management such as planning
organizing, leading and control at the micro or school level. Communication and conflict resolution will also be
given due attention. PBL approaches will be employed to involve student in the learning process.
Students are required to study organizational administration and management of education, roles and
functions of managers in educational administration in educational institutions based on their knowledge and
understanding of concepts and principles of management besides studying related cases in management.

Assesment Method : Continuous assessment: 100%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
M. Fullan (2007). Educational leadership. San Francisco.
Yukl, G. (2006), 6 ed). Leadership in organizations. New Jersey: Prentice Hall
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Begley, P. T. & Leonard, P. E. (2005). The values of educational administration. London: Falmer Press.
Davies, B. (2005). The essentials of school leadership. London: SAGE Jossey-Bass (2000). Reader on
Educational Leadership. San Francisco.

PXGM 6104 RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND 3 CREDITS
MANAGEMENT

Synopsis

Students will be introduced to the research process and research skills in studying organizational
culture, behavior and preference. Several methodologies, methods and instruments for data collection will be
discussed. Different dimensions (such as qualitative, and quantitative approaches, survey and empirical survey)
will be discussed. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis will be examined. Basic academic writing skills will
also be explored.

Assesment Method : Continuous assessment: 100%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
Bell, J. (2006). Doing your research projects (5 . ed). Buckingham, Philadelphia: Open University Press.
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Kerlinger, F. N (2005). Foundations of behaviours research. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
Sherman, Robert & Webb B. Rodman (2004). Qualitative research in education: focus and methods. London:
Falmer.
Sufean Hussin (2004). The art of research and dissertation writing for the arts and humanities. Bentong: Asas
Tunas.
Cohen, L., Manion, L., Morrison, K. (2002). Research methods in education. Sussex: Rutledge, Flamer.

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