LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT FOR BASIC SCHOOLS (LAMBS)
Section outline
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Welcome to this training course on Leadership and Management for Basic Schools developed by the In-Service Education and Training Unit (INSET) of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. This course will be fully online, and this Moodle platform is the 'home' of the course, where we will communicate messages to you and where you will find access to resources, learning activities and assessments during the training.
We wish you the best as we promise to give you support and guidance along the way.
Regards,
Awa Saho Jallow and the INSET Team
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Introduction
Things to do and be aware of before the course starts. You can easily use this 'book' by clicking on 'Next' you see to the bottom right.
- Set up your profile in Moodle
- Take part in the pre-course survey at the beginning and later the post-course survey at the end of the course.
- Understand the course requirements in the course overview.
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Before you start learning , we request you to take this pre-course survey. Your response will help us understand you and support you better during the course
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This activity is for face to face session
CASE STUDY:
Marie and Amadou are students with special educational needs and were recently enrolled in Kaimo Upper Basic School. Marie has severe visual impairment, while Amadou has mild intellectual and developmental disabilities. Marie struggles with coping with schoolwork and finds it challenging to access learning materials. On the other hand, Amadou finds it difficult to make friends and complete tasks at the stipulated time
Task:
In groups of 3–5, form a school-based inclusive education team. Collaboratively develop an inclusive response plan for both learners and present it as a mock team review.
Components:
Team roles assignment
- Assign one person as headteacher, one as SEN Support Staff, one as parent advocate, one as class teacher.
IEP Co-development
- Draft a simplified IEP for either Marie or Amadou using the provided template.
- Include goals, accommodations, and monitoring strategies.
Learning environment design
- Create a sketch or description of an adapted classroom setup that supports visual impairments and intellectual needs.
Stakeholder engagement strategy
- Propose how the school will involve Marie’s and Amadou’s families in their educational journey.
- Include community or district-level referrals (e.g. outreach to the regional education office or NGOs).
Team presentation
- Present your plan in 10 minutes or upload your report of not more than 500 words in the assignment box.
- Include visuals, decision rationale, and expected impact.
Assessment Criteria:
- Understanding of inclusive practices – 20
- Relevance to Gambian school context – 10
- Collaboration and role clarity - 10
- Practicality and creativity in responses 10
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Assignment: School Records Audit and Leadership Reflection
This assignment will be submitted in the assignment box by the end of module 2. It will earn you 20 %Task Overview:
You are the headteacher of your current school (or assigned school). Your role is to critically assess the school’s current records management practices and propose realistic improvements. Focus on both paper-based and digital systems.
Instructions:
1. Records Inventory Table
Complete an inventory of existing school records under the following categories:
- Student records
- Staff records
- Financial records
- Institutional records
Include for each:
- Format (paper/digital)
- Storage method
- Accessibility level
- Gaps or risks identified
2. Leadership Analysis
Write a reflection (200- 250 words) on:
- How current records management supports or hinders your role as headteacher
- Leadership actions you can take to improve records integrity, security, and accessibility
3. Action Plan Summary
Outline 3 practical steps you will take in the next school term to improve records management.
Use SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound).
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Scenario-based question:
Your school observed a drop in attendance and engagement. As a headteacher, outline a brief M&E strategy (not more than 500 words that includes objectives, indicators, and tools you would use to investigate and respond.
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Title: Policy Audit and Improvement Proposal
Task
Each participant will review their own school's current child protection or discipline policy and assess how well it addresses GBV and TFGBV. They will then draft a one-page improvement memo to their supervisor outlining:
- Gaps or weaknesses in the current policy
- Two practical improvements or additions
- Recommended actions for school leadership
Format: Written memo submitted in unit 14 assignment box.
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- Reflection Prompt
Title: Leading with compassion and vigilance
Prompt:
Think of a time you encountered or heard about a situation involving gender-based violence or digital harassment in a school setting. How did it make you feel?
- What leadership qualities would be most important for handling such situations with care, empathy, and justice?
- How do your own biases, cultural beliefs, or past experiences influence your approach to GBV response?
Suggested format: One-page written reflection or guided journaling exercise in your journal.
- Discussion Forum Prompt
Title: Technology and accountability: Are schools keeping pace?
Prompt:
- With the rise of TFGBV, do you feel schools are adequately prepared to protect students online?
- What are the most effective ways headteachers can partner with parents, students and communities to prevent digital harm?
- Should schools be responsible for online behaviour that occurs outside school hours? Why or why not?
Post your response in unit 14 discussion forum and respond to at least one of the posts from your peers.
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Please fill this post assessment course survey questionnaire. It is your feedback to us. It will help us improve the course. It should take you less than 5 minutes.
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