EDU8172 : Leadership and Strategic Management
- Offered for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Dr Lisa Ramshaw
- Visiting Lecturer: Mr Lee Madderson, Dr Anna Reid
- Owning School: Education, Communication & Language Sci
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module identifies the key role of leadership in creating the effective educational institution. Closely linked to this role is the need for a critical awareness of the strategic planning process as a means by which one’s vision can be achieved. The module makes use of a problem-based approach that allows students to engage with leadership and management issues.
Outline Of Syllabus
Manager or Leader?
Theories of Educational Leadership
The Effective/ high-performing School: Vision and Mission
Leadership Styles and Organisational Cultures
Change management
Focusing on the Learner Developing a Collaborative Culture Towards Strategic Management
Planning for the Future
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 34:00 | 34:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 9 | 4:00 | 36:00 | Not timetabled |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 2:30 | 5:00 | Timetabled – in person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | Timetabled - in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 8 | 2:00 | 16:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 96:00 | 96:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | Timetabled – online |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 2 | 2:30 | 5:00 | Timetabled – online |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The module is to be taught either as blocks spread over the semester or as weekly lecture sessions. The materials for sessions will be on Canvas.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 100 | One assignment of 4,000 words at Level M written in-course |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
A 4,000 word assignment (+/-10%) assesses the student’s knowledge and understanding of the theories, current thinking and key issues as they relate to management and leadership and the strategic management of educational institutions. In addition, the assignment explores the extent to which the student has a critical grasp of relevant research literature and knowledge of the policy framework that relates to educational institutions and their own practice/experience of leadership.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EDU8172's Timetable