HED4812 Assignment 3 Due 31 July 2024

Understanding (10 Marks):

1. Define the concept of the school as a system/organization as discussed in themodule.
How does viewing a school in this way enhance our understanding of its
functioning?

1. Concept of the School as a System/Organization

A school can be viewed as a system or organization that comprises various
interdependent and interacting components, each contributing to the overall function
and success of the educational institution. According to Kenneth Eisold (2009), the
organization of a school is best understood as a loosely coupled set of overlapping
systems: the student system, faculty system, parent system, and administration
system. Each of these systems has its own distinct focus and objectives:

This system is primarily concerned with learner education and development. It includethe various academic and extracurricular programs designed to enhance students’
knowledge, skills, and overall growth. Focused on maintaining professional standards
and effective teaching, this system includes teachers and educational staff who deliveinstruction and support learners in their learning journeys. This system emphasizes threlationship between the school and the child, involving parents and guardians in the
educational process to ensure that students receive support both at school and at
home. And responsible for the management of the entire school, this system oversees