Professional Practice for School Change

Subject EDUC90343 (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:

February, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start 01-Feb-2015
Teaching Period 28-Feb-2015 to 30-Apr-2015
Assessment Period End 30-May-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 06-Feb-2015
Census Date 06-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 17-Apr-2015

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



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

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

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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Coordinator

Assoc Prof David Gurr

Contact

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Subject Overview:

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.

Learning Outcomes:

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
Assessment:

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.

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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

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
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 Education (Stream 100A) Coursework and Thesis A

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