EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

IV
PRESENTATION

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• SUBJECT NAME : EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT IV • MAHLANGU E 216321057
• SUBJECT CODE : EUM108S • MAKHUBELA MRJ 219126972
• SUBMISSION DATE : 14 SEPTEMBER 2025 • MAKUA TR 215618390
• LECTURER’S NAME : MR ZS NKABINDE • MAZIBUKO CP 208053515
• MOLEFE XC 219564864
• NKOSI S 215511057
 ORGANISATIONAL HEALTH
TOPIC 5
SUGGEST TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE THE
ORGANISATIONALHEALTH IN SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
INTRODUCTIO
N
•Organizational health is crucial for
creating a positive, effective, and
supportive school environment that
promotes student success.
 TECHNIQUES TO
IMPROVE
ORGANISATIONAL
HEALTH IN SCHOOL
ENVIRONMENT
To enhance organisational health include: effective
leadership, continuous staff development, active student
engagement and support, open communication and
collaboration, innovative curriculum and teaching strategies,
nurturing school culture and climate, efficient resource
management, and parent & community involvement.
 EFFECTIVE
LEADERSHIP
•Leadership sets the tone and direction for
school culture and organisational health.
•Transformational leaders inspire innovation,
foster collaboration, and create inclusive
environments where staff and students feel
valued.
 EFFECTIVE
LEADERSHIP
•Sir Ken Robinson is a notable figure advocating for
creative and flexible education that motivates
leaders to rethink traditional practices (Robinson,
2015).
•Research by Leithwood et al. (2010) shows that
supportive leadership directly correlates with higher
teacher job satisfaction and better student outcomes.
•Key leadership skills include emotional
intelligence, clear communication of values,
providing ongoing professional development, and
 STAFF
DEVELOPMENT
•Investing in teachers' continuous professional
growth is essential for improving teaching
quality and organisational stability.
•Peer coaching, where teachers observe and
provide constructive feedback to one another,
builds collegial support and improves
instructional effectiveness (Joyce & Showers,
2018).
 STAFF
DEVELOPMENT
•Mentorship programs pairing experienced
educators with new teachers provide guidance,
reduce turnover, and enhance skill
development.
•Professional development should align with
teacher needs and career goals, fostering a
culture of lifelong learning and emotional
support, which are critical for organisational
health.
 STUDENT
ENGAGEMENT
•Engaging students actively in their learning
increases motivation, academic achievement,
and development of critical life skills.
•Project-based learning connects students with
real-world problems, increasing relevance and
interest.
 STUDENT
ENGAGEMENT
•John Dewey’s experiential learning philosophy
emphasizes learning through experience and
reflection, encouraging schools to create
meaningful learning opportunities (Dewey,
1938).
•Empowering students through leadership roles,
student councils, and participation in school
decisions fosters a sense of ownership,
 SCHOOL
CLIMATE
•The overall atmosphere or climate of a school influences
student well-being, motivation, and success.
•Positive school climates characterized by safety, respect, and
inclusivity show higher student achievement and lower
dropout rates (Cohen et al., 2009).
•Schools should regularly assess climate through surveys and
feedback mechanisms to identify and address areas needing
improvement.
Emerging technology supports climate improvements by
facilitating communication among teachers, students, and
parents, and by providing virtual learning and resources that
 CURRICULUM &
TEACHING
PRACTICES
•An adaptive and well-structured curriculum supports diverse
student needs, promoting engagement and academic progress.
•Research by Hattie (2012) highlights that tailoring teaching
methods to students’ learning styles improves comprehension and
their sense of belonging.
•New Zealand’s curriculum encourages flexibility and teacher
autonomy to adapt content to learners’ interests and strengths
(Ministry of Education, 2017).
•Innovative teaching approaches like inquiry-based, collaborative,
and project-based learning foster critical thinking, creativity, and
social skills.
•Integration of educational technology facilitates
 SCHOOL
CULTURE
•School culture comprises shared values, beliefs, and practices
that influence behaviours and interactions within the school
community.
•A positive culture marked by mutual respect, collaboration, and
open communication boosts teacher and student morale.
•Effective leaders cultivate trust and participatory decision-
making, as described by Day & Sammons (2016), enhancing
school cohesion.
•Programs such as Character Counts embed values like respect,
responsibility, and empathy, improving student behavior and
supporting academic success (Character Counts Coalition, 2015).
 RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
•Strategic and efficient use of financial, material, and
human resources strengthens organisational health.
•Allocating funds towards critical priorities such as
teacher training, classroom materials, and facility
upgrades maximizes educational outcomes.
•Schools can extend resources by partnering with
community organizations, local businesses, and
cultural institutions to enrich learning experiences
through field trips and special projects.
According to Garet et al. (2001), well-designed
professional development is one of the highest-
 PARENT &
COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
•Engaging families and the wider community builds a
supportive network that enhances student success and well-
being.
•Evidence shows that strong school-family partnerships
improve academic achievement, attendance, and student
attitudes (Epstein, 2011).
•Schools can promote involvement with strategies such as
regular communication through newsletters and digital
platforms, family workshops, and volunteer opportunities.
•Technology tools like ClassDojo and Remind facilitate
accessible two-way communication between parents and
educators, increasing engagement (Hwang & Chang, 2015).
 SUMMARY &
FUTURE
DIRECTIONS
•Enhancing organisational health is a multi-faceted process
involving leadership, staff development, student empowerment,
curriculum innovation, positive culture, resource allocation, and
community collaboration.
•Collaborative efforts across these domains create
environments where students and staff thrive academically,
socially, and emotionally.
•Advances in technology and creative teaching practices continue
to transform how schools operate and connect with their
communities, promising ongoing improvements in organisational
health.
THANK
YOU