Processes of Power and Decision-Making in Schools (Leaving Cert Politics and Society): Flashcards
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Decision-making in schools (definition)
Decision-making in schools (definition)
Systematic process: identify problems, explore solutions, select action
Power in organisations (definition)
Power in organisations (definition)
Ability to influence decisions and outcomes
Two main forms of power
Two main forms of power
Formal power (legal) & informal power (relationships, expertise)
When are teachers most influential?
When are teachers most influential?
During implementation stage of policies
Principal's type of power
Principal's type of power
Executive power to enforce & adapt rules
3 areas parents focus on in schools
3 areas parents focus on in schools
Cost, fairness, and student wellbeing
Parents' influence: safety vs non-safety rules
Parents' influence: safety vs non-safety rules
More influence on non-safety than safety rules
Legal basis for student council
Legal basis for student council
Guaranteed under Education Act 1998
Board of Management's main role
Board of Management's main role
Central decision-making authority in schools
Patron's role in school
Patron's role in school
Legal owner; establishes school ethos
Tusla's function in schools
Tusla's function in schools
Ensures compliance with child protection & anti-bullying
HSA's role in schools
HSA's role in schools
Guarantees safe working & learning environments
Government influence on safety rules
Government influence on safety rules
Very strong via national policies
Most influential group in school decisions overall
Most influential group in school decisions overall
Board of Management (legal responsibility)
Least influential group in school decisions
Least influential group in school decisions
Individual students (almost no direct power)