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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 Education in a Global Context

  • Unit Code

    EPA6160

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    Online

Description

This unit examines the issue of globalisation and its impact on education, systems and leaders. Educational leaders should develop an understanding of the broader international context as its impacts are evident in the pressures and demands at the local, state and national levels, with subsequent ramifications for educational institutions. The complexity of the inter-related connections between globalisation and change in education at the local, national and international levels comprise the hub of this unit.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded EPA5160

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the impact of globalisation on education.
  2. Critically discuss the economic impacts of globalisation.
  3. Critique common educational leadership strategies and practices in the field in light of current evidence-based research.
  4. Design and develop futures scenarios for education.
  5. Explain the impact of globalisation on the Australian and International communities.

Unit Content

  1. Module One: Globalisation: The Big Picture Context and Impact; Globalisation and its Impact on the Australian and International Communities; Globalisation and Economic Reform; Economic Rationalism; Globalisation and Accountability.
  2. Module Three: The Changing Discourse: The Future Global Trends; Future Trends in Education; Futures Scenarios; Sustainable Leadership.
  3. Module Two: The Impact of Globalisation on Education; History of Educational Reform; Educational Discourse of Globalisation in Education; Impact of Globalisation on Education.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops, 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
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayImpact of Globalisation on Education in Australia50%
AssignmentInternational Comparison of Impact of Globalisation50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayImpact of Globalisation on Education in Australia50%
AssignmentInternational Comparison of Impact of Globalisation50%

Text References

  • Zhao, Y. (2008). A paradox of change: Education reforms in east and west. Cited in Hopkins, D. (Ed.). (2008). Transformation and innovation: System leaders in the global age. London, United Kingdom: Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.
  • United States Department of Education. (2010). A blueprint for reform: The reauthorisation of the elementary and secondary education act. http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/blueprint/index.html
  • O'Rourke, K. (2001). Globalization and inequality: Historical trends, World Bank. Draft Working Paper, April.
  • OECD paper (2009). Higher education to 2030: Globalisation. http://www.oecd.org/edu/ceri/highereducationto2030volume2globalisation.htm
  • Hargreaves, A. (2011). Discussion re: The fourth way of education reform. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NresL_05Rg
  • Hargreaves, A. (2011). Discussion re: Sustainable leadership. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mgaGoYOQZQ
  • Davies, B. (Ed.). (2006). Sustaining and developing leaders. (1st ed.). London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications.
  • Hargreaves, A. (2009). The fourth way of education reform. ACEL Monograph, 4 September.
  • Hargreaves, A., & Fink, D. (2006). Sustainable leadership. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Hopkins, D. (2008). Realising the potential of system leadership. (p21-35) Chapter in: Improving School Leadership, Volume 2: Case Studies on System Leadership. OECS Library.

Journal References

  • Mok, K.H. (2003). Decentralization and marketization of education in Singapore: A case study of the school excellence model. Journal of Educational Administration. 41(4). pp. 348-366
  • Ingvarson, L., & Anderson, M. (2007). Standards for school leadership: Gateway to a stronger profession. The Australian Educational Leader. 29(4). 10-13, 48
  • Further articles will be identified in the unit plan.

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 Education in a Global Context

  • Unit Code

    EPA6160

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit examines the issue of globalisation and its impact on education, systems and leaders. Educational leaders should develop an understanding of the broader international context as its impacts are evident in the pressures and demands at the local, state and national levels, with subsequent ramifications for educational institutions. The complexity of the inter-related connections between globalisation and change in education at the local, national and international levels comprise the hub of this unit.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded EPA5160

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the impact of globalisation on education.
  2. Critically discuss the economic impacts of globalisation.
  3. Critique common educational leadership strategies and practices in the field in light of current evidence-based research.
  4. Design and develop futures scenarios for education.
  5. Explain the impact of globalisation on the Australian and International communities.

Unit Content

  1. Module One: Globalisation: The Big Picture Context and Impact; Globalisation and its Impact on the Australian and International Communities; Globalisation and Economic Reform; Economic Rationalism; Globalisation and Accountability.
  2. Module Three: The Changing Discourse: The Future Global Trends; Future Trends in Education; Futures Scenarios; Sustainable Leadership.
  3. Module Two: The Impact of Globalisation on Education; History of Educational Reform; Educational Discourse of Globalisation in Education; Impact of Globalisation on Education.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops, 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
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayImpact of Globalisation on Education in Australia50%
AssignmentInternational Comparison of Impact of Globalisation50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayImpact of Globalisation on Education in Australia50%
AssignmentInternational Comparison of Impact of Globalisation50%

Text References

  • Hargreaves, A. (2009). The fourth way of education reform. ACEL Monograph, 4 September.
  • Hargreaves, A., & Fink, D. (2006). Sustainable leadership. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Davies, B. (Ed.). (2006). Sustaining and developing leaders. (1st ed.). London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications.
  • Zhao, Y. (2008). A paradox of change: Education reforms in east and west. Cited in Hopkins, D. (Ed.). (2008). Transformation and innovation: System leaders in the global age. London, United Kingdom: Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.
  • Hargreaves, A. (2011). Discussion re: The fourth way of education reform. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NresL_05Rg
  • O'Rourke, K. (2001). Globalization and inequality: Historical trends, World Bank. Draft Working Paper, April.
  • OECD paper (2009). Higher education to 2030: Globalisation. http://www.oecd.org/edu/ceri/highereducationto2030volume2globalisation.htm
  • Hopkins, D. (2008). Realising the potential of system leadership. (p21-35) Chapter in: Improving School Leadership, Volume 2: Case Studies on System Leadership. OECS Library.
  • Hargreaves, A. (2011). Discussion re: Sustainable leadership. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mgaGoYOQZQ
  • United States Department of Education. (2010). A blueprint for reform: The reauthorisation of the elementary and secondary education act. http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/blueprint/index.html

Journal References

  • Further articles will be identified in the unit plan.
  • Ingvarson, L., & Anderson, M. (2007). Standards for school leadership: Gateway to a stronger profession. The Australian Educational Leader. 29(4). 10-13, 48
  • Mok, K.H. (2003). Decentralization and marketization of education in Singapore: A case study of the school excellence model. Journal of Educational Administration. 41(4). pp. 348-366

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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