Successful Leadership and Change in Education (D)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EDUC4095 | Education | 4 | 30 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- EDUC4095
- School
- Education
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
The module will address the nature and practice of leadership in education. It will look at six themes:
concepts of leadership;
needs and motivation
leadership skills
behaviour and competencies
power and authority
organisational cultures and teams
professional development.
Target Students
Only available for MA Educational Leadership and Management by Distance Learning and the MA Education (flexible) students.
Classes
This module is delivered digitally, with tutorial support included.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework: 5,000 - 6,000 words
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to:consider the virtues of different leadership models;consider leadership responsibilities and accountabilities in relation to students, teachers and parents;examine professional and organisational change;develop awareness and understandings of leadership qualities, strategies and competencies for effective leadership;examine the nature, forms and effectiveness of different organisational cultures;consider the leadership and management of models of effective continuing professional development, commitment and effectiveness.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module, candidates will have knowledge and understanding of:
theories and approaches to leading and developing people in education
professional learning and development opportunities, now and in the future.
Intellectual Skills
On successful completion of the module, candidates will be able to:
examine critically literature and research evidence
apply relevant theory to the improvement of practice.
Professional Practical Skills
On successful completion of the module, candidates will be able to:
work more effectively with colleagues through using appropriate qualities, strategies and competencies
understand the ways in which different education and social cultures influence the leadership of organisations.
Transferable (key) Skills
On successful completion of the module, candidates will be able to:
develop their abilities in critical analysis, independent study skills, theoretical and empirical research skills, report writing and presentation
critically analyse and evaluate their own and others' leadership practice and be aware of capabilities.
Conveners
- Dr Kevin Richardson