Leading Learning

Code School Level Credits Semesters
EDUC4022 Education 4 30 Spring UK
Code
EDUC4022
School
Education
Level
4
Credits
30
Semesters
Spring UK

Summary

The module will address the essential features of effective leadership of learning (as relevant to the participants' national and professional contexts), by examining: the process of learning; leadership of learning, instructional leadership, middle leadership; monitoring and evaluation of learning, and professional learning communities.  

Target Students

Available to students on MA Education,MA Educational Leadership and Management andstudents from other MA programmes within the School of Education. Also available for PGT Exchange students.

Classes

This module is taught through a series of seminars.

Assessment

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

By the end of the module, participants will have a critical understanding of the following in relation to the sector in which they work:how learning takes placeleadership of learningconcepts of instructional leadership, including the monitoring and evaluation of effective learningthe role of middle leaders as leaders of learningthe role of professional learning communities in leading and learning

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding:
•    critically understand the organisation and the environment in which they operate; 
•    understand the broader context in which they operate and be able to continue to extend their understanding of that context;
•    understand the human relations aspects of educational leadership;
•    understand leadership in relation to the promotion of effective learning and change;
•    critically understand the ways in which effective learning can be promoted

Intellectual skills: 
 •   examine critically literature and research evidence;
•   apply relevant theory to the improvement of practice

 Professional/practical skills:
•   continue to improve the effectiveness of their 'unit' of responsibility

Transferable (key) skills:
•   critically analyse and evaluate their own and others' practice and have a realistic  understanding of their capabilities and knowledge;
•   have effective relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders using a variety of means;
•   develop their abilities in engaging and leading change, critical analysis,  independent study skills, report writing and presentation;
•   engage in independent reflection

Conveners

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Last updated 07/01/2025.