EDF5690 Educational leadership inquiry
Faculty of Education
EDF5690 Educational leadership inquiry is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before EDF5690
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5690
No unit lists EDF5690 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite
Must be enrolled in D6013 Master of Leadership
Prerequisite
Successfully completed 72 credit points
Overview
In this unit, you will investigate a leadership topic with great depth through a substantial independent research project. You will pose a leadership question of concern and interest and conduct a systematic review of the literature to answer the leadership question. You will learn how to pose a researchable question, synthesise and analyse the current literature, and answer your inquiry question through this synthesis of the literature. You will gain a deeper understanding of your leadership question and improve your analytic thinking and academic writing skills
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flx blk |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flx blk |
Assessment
- Leadership inquiry plan (3200 words or equivalent)Project40%
- Leadership literature review (4800 words or equivalent)Project60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically analyse and evaluate scholarly literature to identify key themes, debates, and gaps in leadership research
- 2
demonstrate an advanced understanding of educational leadership theories and practices as they relate to the chosen topic
- 3
evaluate the historical, contextual, and political influences shaping leadership practices relevant to the research question
- 4
apply ethical and methodological principles in the selection, analysis, and interpretation of literature
- 5
synthesise and communicate advanced knowledge and ideas to address contemporary challenges in education relevant to chosen topic
- 6
reflect on the implications of the inquiry project for equitable, inclusive and sustainable educational leadership practices
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
- 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities, 24 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
OR
- 36 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study^
^ International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this scheduled learning delivery mode.
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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
- Dr Fiona Longmuir
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5690?
EDF5690 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5690 offered?
In 2027, EDF5690 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5690?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5690 have an exam?
No. EDF5690 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.