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EDU8172 : Leadership and Strategic Management
- Offered for Year: 2018/19
- Module Leader(s): Mr René Koglbauer
- Visiting Lecturer: Mr Lee Madderson
- Owning School: Education, Communication & Language Sci
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
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 School
Leadership Sytles and Organisational Cultures
Vision and the Effective School
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 | 40:00 | 40:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 3 | 6:00 | 18:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 122:00 | 122:00 | N/A |
| 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 Blackboard.
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 3,500 - 4,000 words at Level M written in-course |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The use of a 3,500 - 4,000 word assignment can be used to assess 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 will explore 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.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EDU8172's Timetable