Project in School Leadership
Subject EDUC90148 (2010)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.
| Credit Points: | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010: July, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
July, Parkville - Taught on campus.
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| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 36 hours Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: | 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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Dr David GurrContact
Education Student Centre| Subject Overview: | An integral part of the Master of School Leadership is meeting the individual needs of students. This subject is designed to facilitate this. It involves three options. Option One: Internship Students are placed for up to 80 hours in a successful school to observe the elements that have led to success. during the placement students are required to keep a reflective journal. Option Two: Workplace Project Students are required to develop, implement and evaluate a work place project using program evaluation methodology. The project will be focused on an aspect of school improvement either within the students' own workplace, or across several schools. Option Three: Research Project Students are required to undertake a small-scale research project that is focused on school leadership. This may be part of a larger research project, a project that the student has developed, or as part of a local or overseas study tour. All students will be required to attend a three-hour briefing at the beginning of the subject, after which students will select one of the options. For options 2 and 3, students will attend a six-hour program on research methodology prior to commencing the project or research. All students will be required to attend a three-hour session at the end of the subject at which student experiences and findings will be shared. |
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| Objectives: | To provide opportunities for students to enhance understanding about leadership, school effectiveness and school improvement, through observation and research of exemplary programs and practice. |
| Assessment: | Option One: Assessment is by completion of an internship journal and an essay of up to 4,000 words that links the placement observation with relevant knowledge. Option Two: Completion of a research report of up to 8,000 words. Option Three: Completion of a research report of up to 8,000 words. |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Recommended Texts: | Burns, R.B. (2000) Introduction to Research Methods. London:Sage. Leithwood, K. & Riehl, C. (2003) What Do We Already Know About Successful School Leadership? Paper prepared for the AERA Division A Task Force on Developing Research in Educational Leadership. Owens, J. & Rogers, P. (1999) Program Evaluation: Forms and Approaches, London: Sage Publications. Stoll, L., Fink, D. and Earl, L. (2003) It's About Learning It's About Time. Routledge/Falmer:London. |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | Students will
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| Links to further information: | www.education.unimelb.edu.au |
| Related Course(s): |
Master of Education (Educational Management) Master of Education (Educational Management) Master of Education (Educational Management) Master of School Leadership |
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