Discussion with Facilitators on the Unit in the ACE for school leadership focusing on Policy.

1. A brief overview of the ACE - School Leadership Module: Policy, Planning and Governance Unit 1 - Reflective Session Dr Muavia Gallie (PhD) Friday 27 February 2009 MGSLG - Benoni Office NCS Lecturers

3. Quality is an Attitude.

4. Origin of the ACE

5. Core activities

6. Key Functions

7. South African version 1

8. South African version 2

10. Having a System to know What is going on!

11. Different Perspectives Understanding the situation well

13. Learner Enrolment HSRC 2006, p.27

14. Chapter 1 - p.11

16. Vertical and Horizontal Dimensions of Policy Other agencies Authorised decision-maker Other levels of government Participants outside government International participants Subordinates Implementing policy Vertical Horizontal Christie 2008, p.126

17. Two types of policies in Education Ch.8 p.169

18. Chapter 8 - p.168

20. Dysfunctionality vis-à-vis Under-performance Basics Gallie 2006

21. Systemic Approach Dysfunctional Schools Low-functional Schools High-functional Schools IMPACT OUTPUT PROCESS INPUT

22. Mental Models - Teaching Quality If you want to know how good I am, look at the achievements of my learners. Learner Achievement Level 3 If you want to know how good I am, look at my classroom practice. Practice Level 2 If you want to know how good I am, look at my qualifications. Qualifications Level 1

23. Chapter 5 - p.99

24. Chapter 7 - p.129

25. Importance of the Module 2. Managing Teaching and Learning 12. Basic computer literacy for school management 11. Demonstrate effective language skills in school management and leadership 10. Develop a portfolio to demonstrate school management and leadership competencies 9. Moderate assessment 8. Conduct outcomes-based assessment 7. Mentor school managers and manage mentoring programmes in schools 6. Lead and manage subject/ learning areas/ phase 5. Manage policy, planning, school development and governance 4. Manage organisational systems, physical and financial resources 3. Lead and manage people 1. Understanding school leadership and management in South Africa

26. Conditions required to implement

27. External and internal differences

28. Essence of ‘being a Teacher’

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