Brief description of the principles/rationale of homework for

HIGHER ADMINISTRATION

The course covers all aspects of the administration function of organisations.   It provides students with the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge to given situations requiring a high level of skill using Microsoft Office Applications and knowledge of administrative services and to analyse the use of ICT in an administrative and business context.   The course places an emphasis on the development of problem solving and decision making skills.    Much of the course is IT based and therefore involves working on computer systems in class.   If students have access to a computer at home they can enhance their skills by transferring files home for self-study purposes.   No formal homework of practical skills will be required.   Most homework will involve the reinforcement of knowledge and understanding of the Administrative Services part of the course and will involve either written exercises, reading of case studies in preparation for class discussion or study in preparation for assessments.

Type of homework

·          Formal written exercises to assess knowledge and understanding from topic units contained in each area of study – every 1-2 weeks.

·          Preparation for NAB assessments – every 4-5 weeks

·          Self-study if able and appropriate to enhance skills developed in class using ICT applications.

Frequency and expected duration

Frequency as indicated above.   Each formal written exercise should involve 10-15 minutes preparation per night over 2-3 nights followed by 20-30 minutes final completion time.   Revision time for NAB assessments should be self-determined as should the need for personal development of ICT skills particularly in periods preceding assessments.