Human Resource Managers in Education. Their Roles in School Effectiveness

Textbook , 2014 , 68 Pages

Pedagogy - School System, Educational and School Politics

Human resource division is an essential part of any organization. The officials working in this section are called human resource managers. The responsibilities of these managers are planning, recruiting, selection, induction, training, developing, ensuring safety, determining compensation packages and smoothing career path of personals working in the organization. Human resource managers in education organization also perform these common jobs. Apart of these, there are other human resource managers in education. The core job of other human resource managers in education is unique and very different than other organization. It will be more understanding if we define who these Human resource managers in education are. In education, they are principals, their deputies, head of the department, teachers, parents, guardians and so on. Their core responsibilities are to manage, nurture, educate and prepare the prospective human resources of the society. These prospective human resources are the students who will lead the country, society and family. Their innovation will take the country in its great height. Prosperity of a country is largely determined by the quality of these resources. The people who are responsible to develop these prospective human resources are the greatest persons of the country and society. Their jobs are really unique and can be graded as very important human resource managers (VIHRM) of the country. This book has focused on the impact of their roles on preparing their students ensuring effective environment of the school. Findings of some action researches have been presented in different chapters to support their roles in strengthening school effectiveness. In these chapters, the contribution of VIHRMs in education such as principals, teachers, parents will be highlighted from different empirical findings.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter 1 - Principal's Leadership and School Effectiveness
• Introduction
• Effective School
• Instructional Leadership
• Clear and Focused Mission
• Safe and Orderly Environment
• Climate of High Expectations for Success
• Opportunity to Learn and Student Time on Task
• Chapter 2 - Principal's Roles and Teachers' Professionalism
• Chapter 3 - Parents Involvement in School Management
• Chapter 4 - Human Resource Managers and Quality Education
• Chapter 5 - ICT, HRM and School Effectiveness

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This book examines the impact of human resource managers in education, particularly school principals, on school effectiveness. It explores how these individuals contribute to creating a conducive environment for student learning and achieving educational goals. The book utilizes empirical findings from action research to highlight the role of various stakeholders in education, including principals, teachers, and parents. The key themes explored in the book include:

• Principal Leadership and its Impact on School Effectiveness
• The Role of Principals in Managing Human Resources and Fostering Teacher Professionalism
• The Importance of Parent Involvement in School Management
• The Contribution of Human Resource Managers to Quality Education
• The Impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Human Resource Management and School Effectiveness

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1: Principal's Leadership and School Effectiveness

This chapter explores the crucial role of school principals in educational reform and development. It examines the factors that contribute to an effective school, emphasizing the importance of strong instructional leadership, a clear school mission, a safe and orderly environment, and high expectations for student success.

Chapter 2: Principal's Roles and Teachers' Professionalism

This chapter focuses on the principal's role in managing human resources, particularly teachers. It investigates how effective leadership can foster teacher professionalism and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Chapter 3: Parents Involvement in School Management

This chapter examines the role of parents in school management and how their involvement can enhance school effectiveness. It explores the different ways parents can contribute to their children's education and the positive impact of home-school collaboration.

Chapter 4: Human Resource Managers and Quality Education

This chapter broadens the focus to examine the broader role of human resource managers in ensuring quality education. It explores how these individuals contribute to the development and implementation of policies and strategies that promote high-quality learning experiences for all students.

Chapter 5: ICT, HRM and School Effectiveness

This chapter explores the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on human resource management and school effectiveness. It examines how ICT can be used to improve communication, collaboration, and resource management within educational institutions.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This book focuses on the crucial role of human resource managers, particularly school principals, in promoting school effectiveness. Key themes include principal leadership, instructional leadership, school culture, teacher professionalism, parent involvement, quality education, and the role of ICT in education. The book draws upon empirical findings from action research to support its arguments.

• College: The University of Malaya (Faculty of Education)
• Authors: Kazi Hoque (Author), Megat Ahmad Kamaluddin (Author)
• Publication Year: 2014
• Pages: 68
• Catalog Number: V286040
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656862581
• ISBN (Book): 9783656862598
• Language: English
• Tags: human, resource, managers, education, their, roles, school, effectiveness