303315 (v.2) Ed 558 - Professional Practice and Organisational Change

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

10.0

Individual Study:

1 x 10 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

The study of the practical and contextual aspects of professional practice in vocational education and training. Conceptual models of organisation and administration of training, the learning organisation, organisational climate, managing change and educational leadership.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Discussed the concepts of ethics. Developed a code for their own practice. Solved ethical dilemmas. Formulated plans for change. Managed change on an individual basis. Managed change on an organisational level. Systematically incorporated training into the management of change.

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:

Bowman, J.S. (ed.) (1991), Ethical Frontiers in Public Management - Seeking New Strategies for Resolving Ethical Dilemmas. San Francisco, Jossey-Bass. Brockett, R. G. " Adult Education - Are We Doing it Ethically?" Journal of Adult Education 19, No. 1 (Fall1990), 5-12. Peters, T. (1989), Thriving on Chaos. London, Pan Books. George, C.S. and Cole, K. (1992), Supervision in Action. Sydney, Prentice Hall. Ray, M. and Rinzler, A. (1993), The New Paradigm in Business. NY, G.P Putman's Sons. Robbins, S.P., Waters-Marsh, T., Cacioppe, R. and Millet, B. (1994), Organisational Behaviour. Sydney, Prentice Hall.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 Ethics 30%, Assignment 2 Managing change 30%, Training and organisational change 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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