LEED-MN Leadership in Education - Flinders University

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Overview

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements of the course in which you are enrolled.The minor provides opportunities to critically examine recent leadership literature, engage in debate and reflection about relevant policy and practices, and incorporate reading, discussion and writing to develop an understanding of and … For more content click the Read More button below.

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements of the course in which you are enrolled.

The minor provides opportunities to critically examine recent leadership literature, engage in debate and reflection about relevant policy and practices, and incorporate reading, discussion and writing to develop an understanding of and capacity to use educational research, policies and practices relevant to the practice of leadership.

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Program of study overview

Program of study
18 Units

Core9 Units

Option9 Units

Aims

This minor aims to provides candidates with opportunities to critically examine recent literature, engage in debate and reflection, and expand and apply in-depth knowledge of:

Policies and practices related to their area of interest
Methods for fostering interdisciplinary and intercultural partnerships and working collaboratively
Theoretical and practical matters in education in such a way as to improve professional decision making
Curriculum, pedagogy and assessment policies and practices designed to improve learning outcomes and student/client well-being

Learning outcomes

On completion students will be able to:

Integrate dispositions, cognitive skills, reflective awareness and creativity in the application of evidence-based knowledge, skills and capacities to educational practices

Combine high-level leadership skills, particularly technical and communication skills, when designing, evaluating, implementing, analysing and theorising about contributions to professional practice or scholarship

Formulate advanced understandings of educational research, policies and practices, particularly in relation to leadership through knowledge gained from readings, discussions and writings

Critique contemporary evidence-based knowledge when operating in educational leadership contexts

Available in courses

Master of Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice - 2 years

Master of Education - 1.5 years

Master of Education - 2 years

Master of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education - 2 years

Master of Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice - 1.5 years

Master of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education - 1.5 years

Graduate Certificate in Education