EDUC9602 Leaders and Leadership in Education

2013

4.5

4 x 6-hour lectures per semester

1 Admission into MDS-Master of Disability Studies
1a Admission into GCOL-Graduate Certificate in Organisational Learning
1b Admission into MPA-Master of Public Administration
1c Admission into MEDCP-Master of Education (Cog Psych & Educational Prac)
1d Admission into MEDER-Master of Education (Ed Research, Evaluation and Assessment)
1e Admission into MEDGE-Master of Education (Gifted Education)
1f Admission into MEDIB-Master of Education (International Baccalaureate)
1g Admission into MEDLM-Master of Education (Leadership and Management)
1h Admission into MEDSA-Master of Education (Studies of Asia)
1i Admission into MEDSE-Master of Education (Special Education)
1j Admission into MEDSJ-Master of Education (Social Justice in Education)
1k Admission into MEDWS-Master of Education
1l Admission into GCELM-Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership and Management)
1m Admission into GCEWS-Graduate Certificate in Education
1n Admission into MEDLMOS-Master of Educational Leadership and Management
2 Admission into GCE-Graduate Certificate in Education
3 Admission into GCE-LDMG-Leadership and Management
4 Admission into MED-Master of Education
5 Admission into MED-CPEP-Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice
5a Admission into MED-EREA-Educational Research, Evaluation and Assessment
5b Admission into MED-GFED-Gifted Education
5c Admission into MED-IB-International Baccalaureate
5d Admission into MED-LDMG-Leadership and Management
5e Admission into MED-SJED-Social Justice in Education
5f Admission into MED-SPED-Special Education
5g Admission into MED-STAS-Studies of Asia
Must Satisfy: (((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k or 1l or 1m or 1n)) or (2 and 3) or (4 and (5 or 5a or 5b or 5c or 5d or 5e or 5f or 5g)))

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This topic has been developed to provide an academic pathway towards becoming an effective and competent leader in the field of education. Leaders and leadership examines the concept of leaders and leadership within organisational settings. Approaches to the study of leadership are investigated and selected models are analysed. There is a significant emphasis on the impact of effective leadership on organisational performance. The topic encourages the development of an individual leadership style based on contemporary leadership theory. The topic is designed to facilitate critical thinking and debate and provide students with the most recent and advanced knowledge in the area of leadership.

This topic aims to:

• examine the body of literature and address the key issues relating to leaders and leadership
• provide students with an understanding of the concepts, knowledge and skills necessary for leadership
• explore current models and perspectives on leadership
• enable students to pursue areas of interest in the field relating to leadership and management
• facilitate critical thinking debate relating to issues in leadership and management

On completing this topic students will be able to:

• discuss traditional theories and concepts of leadership

• explain the most recently developed leadership philosophies

• elaborate on leadership as it applies in a range of circumstances and cultures

• apply leadership concepts through critical thinking and debate

• examine their own leadership skills in the light of the research

• discuss individual leadership, team leadership and organisational leadership