School Management :

by J.C. Aggarwal, S. Gupta

Book Summary of School Management : The book covers a wide range of issues and themes relating to the management and supervision of educational institutions. It highlights the significance of the observations made by the Kothari Commission that 'The destiny of India is now being shaped in her classrooms'. Accordingly it analyses the role of the Heads Teachers Administrators and Supervisors in training the students in the 'Art of Living' harmoniously and developing ideals and values needed in 'an enlightened citizen' of a democratic and secular State. The book may be useful for pre and in service teachers. Table of Contents : Preface Section I School Management: Concept, Characteristics and Scope Meaning of the Concept of School Management; Characteristics of School Management; Origin and Meaning of School Management; Objectives of School Management; Main Functions of School Management; Scope of School Management: 5 Ms; School Management Process; Influencing Efficient School Management; Flexibility and Not Rigidity in School Management: Management Good Servant but a Bad Master; Changing Concept of School Management: Factors Affecting School Management ; and Democratic School Management; Chief characteristics of a Well Manage School; Principles of Effective and Inspirational School Management; Administration, Management and Organisation Management Approaches and Decision Making Approaches to Management; Manpower Approach; Cost Benefit Approach or Rate of Return Approach;Social Demand Approach; Social Justice Approach; Decision Making; Significance of Decision-Making; Types of Decisions; Types of Administrative Behaviour Decisions; Decision-Making Process;Four-Stage Process of Decision-Making; Factors and Problems in Decision-Making; Competencies and Skills Needed in Decision-Making Physical Infrastructure of the School Effectiv

231 pages, Paperback