Elective Management System
The Elective Management System is a comprehensive toolset designed to streamline the administration of elective subjects within educational institutions. This system facilitates the creation, organization, and management of elective courses, student enrollment in electives, and the integration of electives into examination and assessment frameworks.
Key Features
Elective Configuration
- Creation and definition of elective subject offerings
- Grouping of related electives into logical categories
- Specification of prerequisites and eligibility criteria
- Capacity management and enrollment limits
Student Enrollment Management
- Student selection and registration for electives
- Preference-based allocation when demand exceeds capacity
- Waitlist management for popular elective courses
- Schedule conflict detection and resolution
Exam Planning Integration
- Integration of electives into assessment frameworks
- Specialized exam scheduling for elective subjects
- Custom grading schemes for elective courses
- Reporting of elective performance alongside core subjects
Administrative Tools
- Batch operations for elective management
- Enrollment statistics and demand analysis
- Teacher allocation for elective subjects
- Resource planning for elective course requirements
Technical Implementation
New DocTypes
- The system introduces several new DocTypes for elective management:
- Elective Group: Container for related elective subjects
- Elective Subject: Individual elective course definition
- Elective Enrollment: Student-to-elective assignment record
- Elective Exam Plan: Assessment configuration for electives
Backend Logic
- Algorithms for optimized student allocation to electives
- Validation routines for enrollment eligibility
- Integration with core academic scheduling
- APIs for frontend elective management interfaces
Frontend Interfaces
- Elective selection portal for students
- Administrative dashboard for elective management
- Reporting interfaces for enrollment analytics
- Teacher assignment interface for elective courses
Testing Framework
- Comprehensive unit and integration tests for elective functionality
- Test cases for boundary conditions and edge cases
- Data validation testing for enrollment processes
Integration Points
The Elective Management System integrates with several existing modules:
- Curriculum Management: Incorporation of electives into curriculum planning
- Timetable System: Scheduling of elective courses alongside core subjects
- Assessment Module: Integration of electives into examination frameworks
- Student Management: Linking student records with elective enrollments
Workflow Examples
Administrator Workflow
- Create elective groups based on subject areas
- Define individual elective courses with details and requirements
- Set enrollment periods and eligibility criteria
- Monitor enrollment statistics and manage capacity
- Assign teachers and resources to elective courses
- Integrate electives into assessment planning
Student Workflow
- View available elective offerings during enrollment period
- Submit preferences with priority ranking
- Receive confirmation of elective assignments
- View elective schedule integrated with core class timetable
- Participate in elective assessments
- Track performance in elective subjects
Recommended Documentation Placement
- This documentation should be incorporated into the main documentation structure under the "Academic Modules" section, potentially as a new file titled "elective_management.md".
Related Features
- Curriculum mapping
- Course scheduling
- Assessment planning
- Student enrollment management