EDF3039 - Leadership and management in education contexts - 2018

This unit develops students' understanding of the requirements placed upon education services and early years professionals working in a range of settings to meet legislative and policy requirements in their field. The unit develops students' knowledge of pedagogical practice and pedagogical leadership, administration, management and general leadership skills. During students involvement in a learning community they engage in a small research inquiry to examine the pedagogical practices within it. They develop understanding of how effective pedagogical and administrative leadership provides the intellectual tools to support the development of inclusive, culturally safe and secure places for all learners and professionals who participate in educational services.

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

1. understand leadership and management in local and international education settings
2. critically analyse different approaches to leadership and apply this to a broad range of educational contexts
3. apply leadership knowledge in working with and establishing policies expected in mandated and current requirements
4. understand the importance and impact of social, cultural and political factors on leadership roles in educational settings and the implications of these for children's learning
5. demonstrate an understanding of the challenges of leadership in dynamic educational environments and an ability to make professional and ethical decisions.

Investigation of a leadership challenge (2000 words, 50%)

Research project on leadership and management in education settings (2000 words, 50%)

Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester/term comprising:

1. Contact hours for on-campus students:
   • 2 contact hours per week
2. Requirements for on-campus block City-based students:
   • one intensive weekend block
   • at least 4 hours of active online engagement in Moodle activities per term
3. Requirements for offshore Kaplan-based students:
   • one intensive block (usually from Thursday to Sunday)
   • at least 4 hours of online study per term
4. Additional requirements (all students):
   • independent study to make up the minimum required hours per week

See also Unit timetable information

Early years education

Early years and primary education