James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

ED5880 - Educational Leadership

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