EDUC 7013NA - Educational Leadership in Diverse Contexts

Ngee Ann Academy - Quadmester 2 - 2014

This course will develop students' understanding of contemporary issues in leadership and innovation in global contexts, changing role of leadership in educational contexts, and create innovative educational practice in global contexts. To achieve success in today's competitive environment, it is essential that educational leaders develop the ability to interact positively with others. This course encourages students to explore issues and develop interpersonal skills central to leadership. Topics include: written and oral communication skills, team skills, conflict management, ethical behaviour and stress management. Upon completion students will develop understanding and communication skills to effectively lead and manage adverse workforce, both in local and international contexts.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code EDUC 7013NA
    Course Educational Leadership in Diverse Contexts
    Coordinating Unit School of Education
    Term Quadmester 2
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s Ngee Ann Academy
    Units 3
    Restrictions MEd students only - Singapore
    Course Description This course will develop students' understanding of contemporary issues in leadership and innovation in global contexts, changing role of leadership in educational contexts, and create innovative educational practice in global contexts. To achieve success in today's competitive environment, it is essential that educational leaders develop the ability to interact positively with others. This course encourages students to explore issues and develop interpersonal skills central to leadership. Topics include: written and oral communication skills, team skills, conflict management, ethical behaviour and stress management. Upon completion students will develop understanding and communication skills to effectively lead and manage adverse workforce, both in local and international contexts.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Igusti Darmawan

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Aims

    (1) This course is designed to develop students understanding of the complexities of educational leadership in diverse global contexts, and its impact on education outcomes. It will assist students to become effective leaders who inform, shape and implement educational policy and practices.

    (2) Students will be required to examine underlying themes of educational leadership and management challenges, explore the impact of various leadership strategies on building teacher and student capacities that lead to quality learning in a range of contexts.

    (3) The course examines a range of leadership models from the perspectives of educational organisations, teachers, students and key stakeholders. It also aims to develop students’ skills in analysing leadership styles across a range of international contexts. The course will develop students’ skills in research, presentation and oral presentation skills.

    (4) The course aims to foster group support and the sharing of ideas in order to understand the processes of education policy development and the factors that influence it in various international contexts.

    Learning outcomes

    Students will have the opportunity to
    · develop specific knowledge, skills and understanding of educational leadership in a variety of contexts
    · access, analyse, and select appropriate sources
    · think critically, logically, ethically, and reflectively to form independent judgements
    · demonstrate high level written, verbal and multi-media communication skills
    · develop knowledge and understanding of a range of research processes
    · generate ideas to plan and develop a research project
    · analyse information and explore ideas to develop their research
    · produce and substantiate a research outcome
    · evaluate their research

    After successfully completing this topic students should be able to critically assess a range of orientations to leadership, especially as these relate to learning, teaching and educational policies and demonstrate an ability to apply relevant leadership theories and practices in practice in local education contexts.

    Communication Skills

    The continuing development of good inter-personal and communication skills is widely recognised as important for all graduates. This course specifically seeks to develop students’ abilities to work both independently and as part of a team.
    University Graduate Attributes

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  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

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    Workload

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    Learning Activities Summary

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  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

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    Assessment Detail

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    Submission

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    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

  • Student Feedback

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