Faculty of Education and Arts
School: Education
This unit 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.
Unit Title
Leading in Challenging ContextsUnit Code
EPA5155Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
This unit focuses on effective leadership in diverse and demanding educational environments. It examines how school performance information can be used in a sustainable manner to enhance learning opportunities.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded EPA4155
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Analyse the way in which culture influences effective teaching and learning.
- Critically discuss the techniques and tools available for analysing the context in which educational institutions operate.
- Design and develop strategies for sustained improved student performance in a context of uncertain staff and student continuity.
Unit Content
- Module Three: Leading in a climate of transience Transient staff and students, Maintaining corporate knowledge.
- Module Two: Understanding the prevailing culture Cultural diversity and its impact on schools, Effective teaching and learning, Culturally sensitive leadership.
- Module One: Analysing the context Identifying relevant models of data collection, Collecting and interpreting data, Applying findings.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures, workshops and online support.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Contextual analysis | 50% |
| Assignment | Contextual analysis | 50% |
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Contextual analysis | 50% |
| Assignment | Contextual analysis | 50% |
Text References
- Day, C., Harris, A., Hadfield, M., Tolley, H., & Beresford, J. (2000). Leading schools in times of change. Buckingham: Open University Press.
- Northhouse, P. (2010). Culture and leadership. In Leadership: Theory and practice. (5th ed., pp. 335-376). Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications, Inc.
- Louden, W., Wildy, H., & DEST. (2001). Developing schools' capacity to make performance judgements: Data club final report. Canberra, ACT: DEST.
- Hargreaves, A. (2003). Teaching in the knowledge society. Maidenhead, UK: Open University Press.
- Fullan, M., with Ballew, A. (2004). Leading in a culture of change. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
- ACER & DEETYA. (2001). Learning for all: Opportunities for Indigenous Australians. Melbourne, Vic: ACER.
- Angus, M., Olney, H., & Ainley, J. (2007). In the balance: The future of Australia's primary schools. Melbourne, Vic: ACER.
- Walker, A., & Dimmock, C. (2002). Cross-cultural and comparative insights into educational administration and leadership: An international framework in school leadership and administration: Adopting a cultural perspective. New York: Routledge Falmer.
- DEST, Department of Defence, KPMG Consulting Australia, & ACER. (2002). Changing schools: Its impact on student learning. Melbourne, Vic: ACER.
- Dimmock, C. (2000). Designing the learning-centred school: A cross-cultural perspective. London: Falmer Press.
- Ellyard, P. (2001). Ideas for the new millennium. (2nd ed.). Carlton South, Vic: Melbourne University Press.
Website References
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
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.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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Faculty of Education and Arts
School: Education
This unit 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.
Unit Title
Leading in Challenging ContextsUnit Code
EPA5155Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
This unit focuses on effective leadership in diverse and demanding educational environments. It examines how school performance information can be used in a sustainable manner to enhance learning opportunities.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded EPA4155
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Analyse the way in which culture influences effective teaching and learning.
- Critically discuss the techniques and tools available for analysing the context in which educational institutions operate.
- Design and develop strategies for sustained improved student performance in a context of uncertain staff and student continuity.
Unit Content
- Module Three: Leading in a climate of transience Transient staff and students, Maintaining corporate knowledge.
- Module Two: Understanding the prevailing culture Cultural diversity and its impact on schools, Effective teaching and learning, Culturally sensitive leadership.
- Module One: Analysing the context Identifying relevant models of data collection, Collecting and interpreting data, Applying findings.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures, workshops and online support.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Contextual analysis | 50% |
| Assignment | Contextual analysis | 50% |
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Contextual analysis | 50% |
| Assignment | Contextual analysis | 50% |
Text References
- Day, C., Harris, A., Hadfield, M., Tolley, H., & Beresford, J. (2000). Leading schools in times of change. Buckingham: Open University Press.
- Northhouse, P. (2010). Culture and leadership. In Leadership: Theory and practice. (5th ed., pp. 335-376). Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications, Inc.
- Louden, W., Wildy, H., & DEST. (2001). Developing schools' capacity to make performance judgements: Data club final report. Canberra, ACT: DEST.
- Hargreaves, A. (2003). Teaching in the knowledge society. Maidenhead, UK: Open University Press.
- Fullan, M., with Ballew, A. (2004). Leading in a culture of change. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
- ACER & DEETYA. (2001). Learning for all: Opportunities for Indigenous Australians. Melbourne, Vic: ACER.
- Angus, M., Olney, H., & Ainley, J. (2007). In the balance: The future of Australia's primary schools. Melbourne, Vic: ACER.
- Walker, A., & Dimmock, C. (2002). Cross-cultural and comparative insights into educational administration and leadership: An international framework in school leadership and administration: Adopting a cultural perspective. New York: Routledge Falmer.
- DEST, Department of Defence, KPMG Consulting Australia, & ACER. (2002). Changing schools: Its impact on student learning. Melbourne, Vic: ACER.
- Dimmock, C. (2000). Designing the learning-centred school: A cross-cultural perspective. London: Falmer Press.
- Ellyard, P. (2001). Ideas for the new millennium. (2nd ed.). Carlton South, Vic: Melbourne University Press.
Website References
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
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.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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