11140 (v.3) Ed 641 - Educational Leadership

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

A critical comparison of traditional and current perspectives on leadership and management. The significance of leadership for school-level planning, implementation and review. Leadership for the articulation of vision and the transformation of school culture. Strategies for the development of collegial relationships and the promotion of collective leadership. Instructional leadership as an activity central to the improvement of student learning outcomes and the professional enhancement of teachers.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Compared the various theoretical approaches used to explain educational leadership. Assessed the appropriateness of these theoretical approaches for application in different school situations. Explained the influence of leadership on school operations and the members of the school community. Examined the effect of school leadership on classroom learning and teaching. Identified school leadership attributes conducive to school improvement.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Beyer, L.E. and Liston, D.P. (1996). Curriculum in Conflict: Social Visions, Educational Agendas, and Progressive School Reform. New York, Teachers College Press. Caldwell, B.J. and Hayward. D.K. (1998). The Future of Schools: Lessons From the Reform of Public Education. London, Falmer Press. Caldwell, B.J. and Spinks, J.M. (1992). Leading the Self-Managing School. London, Falmer Press. Chapman, J.D., Froumin, I.D. and Aspin, D.N. (1995). Creating and Managing the Democratic School. London, Falmer Press.

Unit Texts:

Fullan, M. (2001). Leading in a Culture of Change. San Francisco, Jossey-Bass.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment - 1 30%, Examination 30%, Assignment 2 - 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y