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This course provides an opportunity for motivated professionals concerned with educational practice to undertake advanced coursework in areas of study that will enable them to perform to a high standard in their chosen leadership role or context. The course is set in the context of changing social, political and economic pressures that demand a dynamic response from schools to achieve improved outcomes. It captures the essence of the latest research in the field of educational leadership and applies it within a framework of discrete but interrelated units of study that reflect the practical needs of school and school system leaders. The course recognises the need for educational leaders to take responsibility for setting high standards, to be accountable for the maintenance of these high standards and to monitor performance against such standards.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
All students are required to have a Bachelor of Education. Alternatively students can have a three-year degree and Graduate Diploma of Education, with equivalents considered. Special entry may be considered for professionals with other appropriate non-teaching qualifications. This group is encouraged to apply.
International students wishing to complete this course, will need to do so in full-time mode by completing three units on-campus and one unit online. This course may require attendance to some weekend classes.
Students are required to complete 4 units from:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| EPA5155 ^ | Leading in Challenging Contexts | 15 |
| EPA5156 ^ | Leading for Improvement | 15 |
| EPA5157 ^ | Leading Staff | 15 |
| EPA5158 ^ | Leading Community Engagement | 15 |
| EPA5159 ^ | Accountable Leadership | 15 |
| EPA5160 ^ | Leading Education in a Global Context | 15 |
| EPA5170 ^ | Leading Early Childhood Pedagogy and Practice (0-8 years) | 15 |
| EPA5175 ^ | Leading Family and Community in the Early Years (0-8 years) | 15 |
Students may substitute one of the units listed above with a different unit, in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
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For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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