Curriculum Leadership and Management

Subject EDUC90140 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

July, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 31-Jul-2015 to 15-Aug-2015
Assessment Period End 24-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 03-Aug-2015
Census Date 28-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 16-Oct-2015


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 18 hours
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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 Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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Assoc Prof David Gurr

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Subject Overview:

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.

Learning Outcomes:

This subject aims to develop knowledge and understanding of

  • curriculum leadership
  • contemporary models of learning
  • the links between leadership and student outcomes
  • leadership interventions
  • future schools
Assessment:

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

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

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

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.
Links to further information: www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au
Related Course(s): Master of Education
Master of Education
Master of Education (Educational Management)
Master of Education (Educational Management)
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