SWOT Analysis A Management Tool for initiating New Programs

SWOT Analysis:

SWOT Analysis A Management Tool for initiating New Programs Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

The SWOT Analysis has been a useful tool for organizations as a decision making aid for School Development Plan (SDP):

The SWOT Analysis has been a useful tool for organizations as a decision making aid for School Development Plan (SDP) SWOT Analysis It provides a framework for educational administrators to focus better on serving the needs of their communities

The process of utilizing the SWOT approach requires internal survey of strengths and weaknesses and an external survey of threats and opportunities. :

The process of utilizing the SWOT approach requires internal survey of strengths and weaknesses and an external survey of threats and opportunities.

Probably the strongest message from a SWOT analysis is that whatever course of action is decided, decision making should contain each of the following elements: :

Probably the strongest message from a SWOT analysis is that whatever course of action is decided, decision making should contain each of the following elements: Building on strengths Minimizing weaknesses Availing opportunities Counteracting threats

Strengths Infrastructure:

Strengths Infrastructure Purpose built building with huge play grounds offering sports activities and swimming pools to enhance swimming. State of the Art Gymnasium for functions and indoor activities. Multi purpose auditorium which supports co-curricular activities. Well equipped science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer ) Laboratories. Well stocked libraries with regular addition of books and internet facility. School website available. Opportunity / facility provided for developing & enhancing skills through the club activities. Multimedia room available . Generator is an effective source of alternate power

Slide 6:

Confident with leadership qualities. Public speaking skills. Proactive and creative. Respectful, sociable and energetic. Skilled in sports activities. (hockey, swimming, cricket, rowing etc.) Alumni have made their way into National and Multi-national organizations and holding important positions. Participation in Connecting Classroom Project (International) iEARN - YES program. KANGARO Math competition. Duke of Edinburgh awards Right-on Club. (NEC member) Thinkquest project (Digital media) Students

Slide 7:

Parents Parents are reasonable and understanding. Educated and helpful in the process of learning. Responsive and co-operative with the school management. Active participation in Parent Teachers Meeting.

Teaching / Learning :

Teaching / Learning Faculty is qualified and experienced. Committed and hard working. Polite and meticulous. Open to challenges, approachable and enthusiastic. Management considerate and co-operative. Job security is a high value Professional Development In service training department (School Development Centre) looks into the needs and plan and conduct workshops. Participation in out sourced training is also a regular system of professional development.

Weaknesses Infrastructure:

Weaknesses Infrastructure Auditorium needs to be made suitable for multi-media presentations. New stock of fiction books in the library. Activity rooms to be designed and furnished, library block is under utilized . Resource room required School website to update regularly . Proper networking system White boards to replace green ones . Insufficient lights in the classrooms. Open sewerage lines and frequent overflow of sewerage water. Washrooms cleaning not satisfactory, frequent shortage of water. Maintenance work not prompt and updated. Seepage of water in the senior section. Cracks in the buildings. Shortage of sitting covered area. Waiting area for visitors / parents required. Canteen not fulfilling students requirement. Covered parking area for staff members and parents.

Students:

Students Inappropriate language. Discipline inside and outside the classrooms. Respect of school property. Mutual respect (students/student, students/staff) Lack of moral values. Not committed to studies Cleanliness and grooming English language skill not to the mark.

Slide 11:

Teaching / Learning Classroom teaching to be interactive (activity based) Classroom control and management, discipline inside the classrooms. Punctuality and regularity of staff. Usage of English Language inside and outside the classroom. Sharing of staff and accountability to more than o ne Deputy / Sr. Co- ordinators cause of confusion. Copy checking to be updated and prompt Firm and gentle approach with students (some teachers are over friendly).

Parents:

Parents Professional Development Follow-up on staff training. Uniformity in implementation of skills / procedures taught in training sessions. Workshops usually not level oriented. Overlaps with the important academic pressures. Parental support in learning processes. Incorrect information provided which hampers communication. Shrink from ownership. Sometimes aggressive and hyper-active get offended. Unable to guide their children regarding career planning.

Opportunities Parents / Students:

Opportunities Parents / Students Student counseling for career/ discipline improvement. Parents to be motivated to look into their child’s performance. Home – School partnership to strengthen. Students get the skill development training through sports and co-curricular clubs. External participation in sports and co-curricular activities. Proper utilization of staff (Teaching, Support). SMS system with parents through school server required. In-house training system for staff available SDP – External training opportunities provided. An effective system of generator alternate to electricity. Full day school aiming all rounded personalities

Threats:

Threats Neighborhood and outside community as the school entrance is off the main road. Trespassing of neighborhood through the school (bikes and pedestrians) Law & Order situation in the city. Full day school – reducing the home learning time. Competitive schools. Porous security arrangements resulting in cases of theft.