Understanding Individual and Organisational Development (D)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EDUC4094 | Education | 4 | 30 | Spring UK |
- Code
- EDUC4094
- School
- Education
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module will look at:
- the understanding of self-management;
- competence and competency;
- analysis of self in relation to national standards (for school leadership or as appropriate);
- self-development plans;
- understanding the professional development of others in the team;
- understanding the organisation and its context;
- leading and managing change;
- communication.
Target Students
Available to students registered on the MA in Educational Leadership and Management by Distance Learning or to MA Education Flexible (distance learning) programmes.
Classes
This module is delivered digitally, with tutorial support included.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework: 6000 words or equivalent
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The module aims to provide opportunities for participants to:consider their own and others’ professional development needs;consider the issues of significance in organisational development;interact with other group members and thus understand a variety of perspectives;link theory and practice.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
Candidates will be able to:
critically understand the organisation and the environment in which they operate;
know how to extend professional development opportunities, now and in the future;
understand leadership in relation to the promotion of effective learning and change.
Intellectual skills:
Candidates will be able to:
examine critically literature and research evidence;
apply relevant theory to the improvement of practice.
Professional Practical skills:
Candidates will be able to:
promote the development of themselves, their colleagues and the organisation in a dynamic context;
continue to improve the effectiveness of their 'unit' of responsibility.
Transferable (key) skills:
Candidates will be able to:
critically analyse and evaluate their own and others' practice and have a realistic understanding of their capabilities and knowledge;
analyse and begin to meet development needs;
develop their abilities in engaging and leading change, critical analysis, independent study skills, report writing and presentation
Conveners
- Philip Taylor