EDF3039 Leadership and management in education contexts
Faculty of Education
EDF3039 Leadership and management in education contexts is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Peninsula and Singapore. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Peninsula, Singapore
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review EDF3039.
Requisites
Before EDF3039
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF3039
No unit lists EDF3039 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course owned by Faculty of Education
Overview
This unit develops your understanding of the requirements placed upon education services and early years professionals working in a range of settings to meet legislative and policy requirements in their field. The unit develops your knowledge of pedagogical practice and pedagogical leadership, administration, management and general leadership skills. During your involvement in a learning community you will engage in a small research inquiry to examine the pedagogical practices within it. You will develop understanding of how effective pedagogical and administrative leadership provides the intellectual tools to support the development of inclusive, culturally safe and secure places for all learners and professionals who participate in educational services.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
| Term 4 | Singapore | Block off |
Assessment
- Investigation of a leadership challenge (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Research project on leadership and management in education settings (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand leadership and management in local and international education settings
- 2
Critically analyse different approaches to leadership and apply this to a broad range of educational contexts
- 3
Apply leadership knowledge in working with and establishing policies expected in mandated and current requirements
- 4
Understand the importance and impact of social, cultural and political factors on leadership roles in educational settings and the implications of these for children's learning
- 5
Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges of leadership in dynamic educational environments and an ability to make professional and ethical decisions.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours per teaching period which may include:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- on average 24 contact hours of scheduled activities which may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement
(b.) Requirements for offshore Kaplan-based students:
- one intensive block (usually from Thursday to Sunday)
- at least 4 hours of online study per term
(c.) Additional requirements (all students):
- self-directed/independent study to make up the minimum required hours
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Nikolay Veresov
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Nikolay Veresov
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF3039?
EDF3039 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF3039 offered?
In 2021, EDF3039 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula and Singapore.
How much work is EDF3039?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF3039 have an exam?
No. EDF3039 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.