Leadership

This subject is not offered in 2015.

340 hours

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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The starting point for this seminar is a review of theories in leadership. Several sources are provided for candidates who have not completed a masters or other post-graduate study in the field. More detailed attention is then given to current and emerging issues in leadership in educational organisations, including the contribution of leaders to outcomes. The seminar also raises critical issues about the field of Leadership studies.

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

• Understand the current theories of educational leadership
• Understand the key practices of success educational leadership
• Understand the issues and challenges facing educational leaders
• Understand the link between leadership and student outcomes

A paper of 10,000 words on a topic approved by the lecturers (100 per cent).

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.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.