Overview

The module is divided into the following topics: 1. Context for leadership and management 2. Organisational cultures, structures and roles 3. Models of educational leadership 4. Leading and managing through teams 5. Distributed leadership 6. Creating strategic direction 7. Leading learning and teaching 8. Managing meetings, time and stress 9. Recruitment and selection 10. Induction and retention 11. Managing conflict 12. Leading and managing performance 13. Leadership for inclusion 14. Leading and managing change 14. Developing future leaders - international perspectives.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -At this level students show evidence of planning which leads to a satisfactory assignment structure, satisfactory understanding of theories and analysis, and appropriate use of research. Arguments are supported by appropriate evidence.Assignment mark range - 50% - 59%

-good -At this level students show good insight, offer sustained and relevant analysis. Assignments are well researched and referenced, written with a clear structure and style.Assignment mark range - 60% - 69%

-excellent -At this level students demonstrate excellence in power of analysis, argument and originality. Students also demonstrate excellent organisation, use a wide range of research and stylistic quality.Assignment mark range - 70%+

Learning Outcomes

• be able to effectively contextualise their understanding so as to critically evaluate the leadership and management of change in an institution/organisation with which they are familiar.

• have a critical awareness of how effective leadership facilitates the building of successful learning communities.

• have a critical understanding of leadership and management in the context of educational organisations.