Curriculum Leadership and Management

This subject is not offered in 2013.

Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Objectives, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

This subject focuses on the leadership and management competencies necessary to create an effective environment to enhance student learning and success. Topics include: teaching and learning methodologies, assessing student needs, staff development, curriculum administration and structure, computer-based learning, organizational culture, and assessment and reporting.

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Written assignment or project equivalent to 5,000 words (100 per cent).

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject, students will be able to:

• create an effective environment to enhance student learning and success;
• anticipate and plan strategically for curriculum change within a specified context;
• develop and implement strategies for shared leadership and high achievement; and
• understand the leadership competencies which help create conditions for successful learning

Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a range leadership and management competencies necessary implement organisational change;
• Understand curriculum design in a range of educational setting understanding teaching and learning approaches in a range of contexts;
• Demonstrate planning and strategic thinking skills.