1 Management and Leadership Principles
From Kenneth Blanchard's The One Minute Manager, to John Adair's Short Course on Leadership, t¿ Daniel Goleman's Working with Emotional Intelligence
Administration, Organization, Planning: the building, interior design, etc., global & self-management
Legal obligations, permits, etc.
The role of the Director & Administrative Staff
Registration Procedures
School Programme (Foreign Languages, Levels, Standardized Exams)

2 Staff Development: Administrative & Teaching Staff
Staff Selection
In-service training, Needs Analysis, In-person/Online teaching
Meetings: Orientation & Staff Meetings
Project Coordination, Special Tasks
Observation & Feedback

3. Curriculum Planning & Syllabus Design
Needs analysis and Teaching Materials
Materials Development
Technology

4. Public Relations - Marketing
The Image & Multicultural Role of the Foreign Language School in the community
Communication with Municipality/Community Leaders, Businesses, Organizations, EU Programs
Parent Management & Communication
Learner Management & Communication

Case-study: LO 1 - 5
A case-study of educational leadership and management of a TESOL school.
To include a critical analysis of:

educational leadership and management model and principles
staff recruitment, roles and professional development
School curricula and student needs analysis
marketing strategy
Legal responsibilities and management of stakeholder interests
Quality management

With reference to theory and current literature

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of leadership and management principles to develop a critical understanding of theory and practice in TESOL management. Knowledge and Understanding, Analysis

Demonstrate a systematic knowledge of opportunities for teacher and administrative staff professional development Knowledge and Understanding, Problem Solving

Develop critical awareness of staff selection and quality management of stakeholders involved, for example: staff, teachers, learners, and parents. Application, Problem-solving,

A detailed understanding of curriculum planning and the critical analysis and evaluation of the needs of learners from different backgrounds and cultures. Learning, analysis

Develop and critically evaluate public relations and marketing strategies which establish and promote the image of the TESOL School within the community and among its stakeholders. Reflection, Analysis, Application

This module will be delivered in blended mode, which allows for a variety of teaching approaches and formative, assessment for learning strategies to be applied. The main strategies to be used will be: short lectures, experiential activities, classroom and forum discussions, presentations, critical analysis of journal publications, peer-to-peer teaching and peer learning. There will also be opportunities for synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning using our Moodle VLE. Students are expected to assume ownership of their learning in accordance with the principles of the course and the content of this module, with support from academic mentors. Peer learning is promoted through presentations of work and subsequent discussion and evaluation.

The module provides leadership and management training for ESOL professionals interested in working in several different kinds of ESOL institutions. Students are introduced first to the fundamental principles of management and even more specifically of language school management, planning & organization, teacher education and development, the marketing skills needed to succeed in the field of educational management and the strategies required.

The module is especially useful to those interested in school management areas. Through theoretical and practical examples and on-the-spot analyses and discussions of case studies, students gain an understanding of the ever-changing and empowering role of pedagogy and foreign language education within a multicultural and multi-linguistic society and become aware of the need for advocacy and equity in TESOL management.

University and Unicert libraries
IT facilities
Presentation facilities
VLE - Moodle

Blanchard, K., & Johnson, S. (2015). The One Minute Manager. USA: William Morrow Company.
Goleman, D. (2009). Working with Emotional Intelligence. Ny: Bantam Books.
Harmer, J. (2015). The Practice of English Language Teaching (5TH ED.). USA: Pearson.
Swanson, J., Elliott, K., & Harmon, J. (2017). Teacher Leader Stories: The Power of Case Methods. USA: Corwin Press.
Tomal, D. R., Schilling, C. A., & Wilhite, R. K. (2014). The Teacher Leader: Core Competencies and Strategies for Effective Leadership. London, UK: Rowman & Littlefield.
Bates, B. (2018). Educational Leadership Simplified. London: Sage

Academic writing:
https://libguides.staffs.ac.uk/academic_writing

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The module provides leadership and management development for ESOL professionals interested in working in a number of ESOL institutions. Students are introduced first to the fundamental principles of management and even more specifically of language school management, planning & organization, teacher education and development, the entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed in the field of educational management and the strategies required. The module becomes a step-by-step Handbook, especially useful to those interested in the aforementioned school management areas. Through theoretical and practical examples and on-the-spot analyses and discussions of case studies, students gain an understanding of the ever-changing and empowering role of pedagogy and foreign language education within a multicultural and multi-linguistic society and become aware of the need for (and hopefully learn to apply) advocacy and equity in TESOL management.