ED5880 - Educational Leadership

Credit points:	03
Year:	2017
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	College of Arts, Society & Education

Available to Postgraduate Certificate of Education, Bachelor of Education (Professional Development) and Master of Education students.

This subject provides students with advanced knowledge and understanding about the ethical practice of educational leadership. Contemporary theories of effective leadership are examined and the elements and methods of leader development are defined. This subject focuses on a critically reflective, ethical and transformative approach to issues and practices of educational leadership. Students will identify, review, reflect on, and evaluate their leadership practices in a discontinuously globalised world.

Learning Outcomes

• The student will acquire knowledge of concepts, theories and models which underpin current successful educational leadership and management practices;
• The student will critically analyse issues and literature concerning leadership effectiveness, review and evaluation;
• The student will develop strategies for leading change in organisational processes and performance;
• The student will analyse the ethics of educational leadership;
• The student will develop a professional approach to leadership;
• The student will demonstrate advanced literacy and advocacy skills to interpret, evaluate and justify complex ideas and professional judgments to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 23-Mar-2017
Coordinator:	Dr Margaret Carter
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	discussion board postings of exercises and critical reflection (20%); position paper (50%); annotated bibliography (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Pass grade for each assessment task (professional literacy and professional oracy)
JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 51
Census Date 06-Apr-2017
Face to face teaching (face-to-face teaching dates to be advised)
Coordinator:	Dr Margaret Carter
Contact hours:	25 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	discussion board postings of exercises and critical reflection (20%); position paper (50%); annotated bibliography (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Pass grade for each assessment task (professional literacy and professional oracy)

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.