Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Techniques for engaging the potential of all members of a learning organisation. Leadership at all levels within the organisation is proposed as the vehicle for organisational growth. Topics include traditional leadership theory, transformational leadership and more contemporary consideration including feminist leadership, emotionally intelligent leadership, leadership of infocracies and the influence of soul and spirituality on leadership. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Explained the difference between management and leadership. Understood the prossesses of change and innovation. Understood how the attributes of the organisation affect innovation and implementation. Understood the processes of adoption and diffusion of change. Identified strengths and weaknesses of shared decision making. Understood leadership as a process of learning. Explained the difference between vision and mission. Explained the importance of vision and mission in a business context. Identified the attributes of leaders who cope successfully with the pressures of change. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Fullan, M. (2001). Leading in a Culture of Change. San Francisco, Jossey-Bass. Daft, R.L. (1999). Leadership - Theory and Practice. Orlando, Harcourt-Brace. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 30%, Essay 40%, Examination 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70100 Teacher Education (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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