EDUC8602 Leaders and Leadership in Education

2020

4.5

2 x 2-hour lectures per semester
4 x 5-hour workshops per semester

1 Admission into MEDLEP-Master of Education (Languages Education) [1.5 years]
1a Admission into MPA-Master of Public Administration
1b Admission into MEDCP-Master of Education (Cog Psych & Educational Prac)
1c Admission into MEDLM-Master of Education (Leadership and Management)
1d Admission into MEDSE-Master of Education (Special Education)
1e Admission into MEDWS-Master of Education
1f Admission into MEDLMOS-Master of Educational Leadership and Management
1g Admission into MEDCPP-Master of Education (Cog Psych & Educational Prac) [1.5 years]
1h Admission into MEDGEP-Master of Education (Gifted Education) [1.5 years]
1i Admission into MEDIBP-Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) [1.5 years]
1j Admission into MEDSEP-Master of Education (Special Education) [1.5 years]
1k Admission into MEDLMP-Master of Education (Leadership and Management) [1.5 years]
1l Admission into MEDWSP-Master of Education [1.5 years]
1m Admission into MEDWM-Master of Education (Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health)
1n Admission into MEDWMP-Master of Education (Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health) [1.5 years]
1o Admission into GCEWM-Graduate Certificate in Education (Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health)
1p Admission into MEDLE-Master of Education (Languages Education)
2 Admission into BAMTPR-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Primary)
2a Admission into BAMTS-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
2b Admission into BGSCMTPR-Bachelor of General Science, Master of Teaching (Primary)
2c Admission into BSCMTS-Bachelor of Science, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
3 108 units of study
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 1o or 1p)) or ((2 or 2a or 2b or 2c) and 3))

1 of EDES9615, EDUC9602 has been successfully completed

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