Performance Management in Schools

Course Description:

This course presents an approach to Performance Management (PM) in a school context. It is intended for school leaders who wish to develop PM in their schools. The course incorporates a review of the history of PM, exploring some of the difficulties faced by teachers and school leaders who engage with this element of their professional lives. There is a suggestion for what a PM scheme could look like in a school and tools to help introduce and manage such a scheme. The course is based on an extensive research study undertaken. The course materials have been tested with teachers and used successfully.

Course Learning Objectives:

• Gain an understanding of the historical evolution and key principles of performance management in educational settings.
• Explore the common challenges faced by teachers and school leaders in implementing performance management systems effectively.
• Acquire strategies and tools to introduce and manage a performance management scheme in a school environment, ensuring its successful implementation.
• Discover methods for assessing the effectiveness of performance management systems and techniques for continuous improvement.

Course Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Recognise and analyse the challenges faced by both educators and school leaders in the context of performance management.
• Create a tailored performance management scheme for their school, incorporating best practices and addressing specific challenges.
• Implement and manage a performance management system effectively, using the provided tools and strategies.
• Assess the impact and effectiveness of the PM scheme and apply improvements as necessary to enhance its outcomes.
• Promote teacher development and growth through constructive feedback and support within the PM framework.
• Contribute to overall school improvement by aligning performance management with school goals and objectives.
• Utilise various tools and resources introduced in the course to support the implementation and management of PM in their school.

These learning objectives and outcomes should help school leaders develop a solid understanding of performance management and equip them with the knowledge and skills to implement effective PM schemes in their schools.

Resources & Assessment:

• The course provides a range of resources to support learners and facilitate the application of acquired knowledge.
• The course features ungraded, in-course quiz questions designed to assess comprehension of the material. Learners will have the flexibility to attempt these questions multiple times until they arrive at the correct answer. Although the review quizzes are optional, it is strongly advised that participants aim to identify the correct answers to confirm their grasp of the course content.
• The course incorporates a comprehensive final assessment, known as the ‘Course Test’, designed to evaluate participants’ understanding of the essential concepts covered throughout the course. Upon successfully passing this test, participants will be awarded a course certificate.