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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

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ED5880 - Educational Leadership

Credit points:03
Year:2022
Student Contribution Band:Band 1
Administered by:College of Arts, Society & Education (pre 2023 PCS)

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

Subject Description

    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

  • acquire knowledge of concepts, theories and models which underpin current successful educational leadership practices
  • critically analyse issues and literature concerning leadership effectiveness, review and evaluation
  • develop strategies for leading change in organisational processes and performance
  • critically review the ethics of educational leadership
  • frame and formulate a position paper relevant to educational leadership
  • reflect critically on professional and community issues in educational leadership
  • demonstrate advanced literacy and advocacy skills to interpret, evaluate and justify complex ideas and professional judgements to both specialist and non-specialist audiences

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Annotated bibliography - (35%) - Individual
  • Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (50%) - Individual
  • Participation > Online participation - (15%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Pass grade for each assessment task (professional literacy and professional oracy)

Availabilities

JCU Brisbane, Trimester 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 10 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 14 Feb 2022 to Saturday, 14 May 2022
Lecturer(s):
MR Ashley Orth
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 20 Hours - Workshops

JCU Brisbane, Trimester 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 23 Jun 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 30 May 2022 to Saturday, 27 Aug 2022
Staff:No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years".
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 20 Hours - Workshops

JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)

Census date:Thursday, 07 Apr 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 14 Mar 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Face to face teaching: (face-to-face teaching dates to be advised)
Lecturer(s):
MR Ganapathi Saravanakannan
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 30 Hours - Workshops

JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)

Census date:Thursday, 01 Dec 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 07 Nov 2022 to Friday, 17 Feb 2023
Face to face teaching: (face-to-face teaching dates to be advised)
Lecturer(s):
MR Ganapathi Saravanakannan
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 30 Hours - Workshops

Study Period 1, External

Census date:Thursday, 24 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Leanne Dalley
Lecturer(s):
MR Trevor Buchanan
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 10 Hours - Other - Online Activities
  • 10 Hours - Online content
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU