units

EDF6902

Faculty of Education

18 September 2017 28 April 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Education
OfferedCity (Melbourne) Term 2 2014 (Flexible)
Coordinator(s)Mr Paul Forgasz

Synopsis

This unit provides three modules that help to prepare the school leader to effect knowledgeable and intelligent change in her/his organization. Module one provides an introduction to theories of strategic change and contexts for effecting change. Module two explores theories and practices for researching and leading change in schools, and managing associated human and social resources. Module three explores critical areas of concern for school development and improved performance across subject areas and what leaders need to know to facilitate substantive and sustainable change.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. engage in meaningful consideration of theories of change and assumptions that underlie change practices
  2. use research, development and performance principles, and organizational leadership to develop plans for facilitating strategic change
  3. demonstrate awareness of unit topics such as strategic change management theory and practice, school wide development and performance planning and the management of organisational knowledge, learning and human and social resources in processes of leading change, through journal entries and by engaging in the development of reflective writing and change plan.

Assessment

Change plan (4000 words, 50%)
Reflective journal writing (3000 words, 35%)
Online participation in discussion forums (1000 words equivalent, 15%)

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Venesser Fernandes

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 24 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

  • 3 contact hours per week

(b.) Additional requirements

  • 9 hours of independent study per week