1. Tshwane University of Technology
Faculty of Humanities
Department of Education Studies
Education Management 4
Three Case Study Assignments
Presenter:
Dr Muavia Gallie (PhD)
1 March 2012
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muavia@mweb.co.za

2. Assignment 1
Identify a school in your community. Write a two page introductory report on the history, location,
etc. of the school. Collect documentary proof on their current practice as to the delegation of
curriculum management duties, with particular focus as to whether they have an established
curriculum management delegation framework operating at the school. Interview the principal
on the current processes, if any, the current practices/procedures how the management of the
curriculum is performed, and the possible need for a curriculum management framework. Reflect
critically on these practices/procedures, and then draft the curriculum framework, taking into
account their current practice and the need for an informed delegation process. Share the
curriculum management framework with the principal, the deputy principal (if any), a Head of
Department, and a post level 1 teacher. After a day or two, go and interview then on what they
think about your framework. Write a two page report on your interview process and findings.
Make recommendations on your findings to the principal of the school.
Your assignment therefore has to contain the following:
1. An introduction to the name of the assignment and problem;
2. Your first interview with the principal of the school, as well as the current documentation
available that relates to the task;
3. Your critical reflection on the current practices/procedures in the school;
4. How you when about drafting your curriculum management delegation framework;
5. Feedback for the principal, deputy principal, head of department and post level 1 teacher on
your curriculum management delegation framework;
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6. Your interview report, findings and recommendations.

3. Assignment 2
Identify a school in your community. Write a two page introductory report on the
history, location, etc. of the school. Collect documentary proof, and/or policies of all
18 functions and duties that must be performed by the School Governing Body.
Wherever documentation and/or policies are absent, acquire those from a
neighbouring school, and share this with your research school. When this happens,
collect a letter from the principal, indicating the areas with which you assisted them.
Conclude your assignment by writing a two page report on the state of ‘school
governance’ at your school, with recommendations and advise.
Your assignment therefore has to contain the following:
1. An introduction to the name of the assignment and problem;
2. Your first interview with the principal of the school, as well as the current
documentation available that relates to the task;
3. Your critical reflection on the current practices/procedures in the school;
4. How you when about drafting your new procedure manual;
5. Feedback for the principal, deputy principal, head of department and post level 1
teacher on your new procedure manual;
6. Your interview report, findings and recommendations.
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4. Assignment 3
You have been approached by your principal to assist him/her in drafting a manual for
meeting procedures in your local school. Write a two page introductory report on the
history, location, etc. of the school. Interview the principal on the current document, if any,
the current practice/procedure in the school during meetings, and the reason for a new
document. Reflect critically on these practices/procedures, and then draft a new
document, taking into account their current practice and the procedures as stipulated in
your handbook. Share the new document with the principal, the deputy principal (if any), a
Head of Department, and a post level 1 teacher. After a day or two, go and interview then
on what they think about your document. Write a two page report on your interview
process and findings. Make recommendations on your findings to the principal of the
school.
Your assignment therefore has to contain the following:
1. An introduction to the name of the assignment and problem;
2. Your first interview with the principal of the school, as well as the current
documentation available that relates to the task;
3. Your critical reflection on the current practices/procedures in the school;
4. How you when about drafting your new procedure manual;
5. Feedback for the principal, deputy principal, head of department and post level 1
teacher on your new procedure manual; 4
6. Your interview report, findings and recommendations.