Professional Practice for School Change

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

During the pre-teaching period, students will be required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS.

170 hours self directed learning in the workplace and the wider school sector.

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.

The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

The subject is designed to extend participants' knowledge of educational leadership theory and practice through network based activities. This subject will be supported by a series of structured seminars that address key (a) systemic/community and (b) school leadership themes from an evidence-based research perspective. The Dean's lecture series, seminars by international fellows and activities sponsored by systemic agencies form the core of the subject. Participants will form consortia and will work with a University of Melbourne staff member or fellow to investigate an agreed 'school leadership challenge'. It may include linking with an international researcher, educational system personnel, or a corporate or community leader. The results of the project may be presented as part of the lecture and seminar series.

On completion of the subject students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of major issues in leadership in education;
• Use evidence-based research in developing an understanding of an educational issue;
• Understand the process of investigating educational issues

Research Report or equivalent (5,000 words, 100%)

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.

This subject will develop the capacity to:

• engage in high level debate on policy
• work collaboratively on educational problems
• write and/or present a report on major issues to stakeholders