Module: EDU7109-30 MA Education (Leadership and Management)

Level: 7

Credit Value: 30

Module Tutor: Dr Mahmoud Emira

Module Tutor Contact Details: m.emira@bathspa.ac.uk

1.Brief description and aims of module

This module explores how leadership is exercised in your own educational setting through analysing a specific example of improvement and change. Taught sessions will provide an understanding of the ways in which leadership impacts on the climate and culture of a school or educational setting and you will explore theories of organisational change. You will then undertake a critical evaluation of a change initiative in order to evaluate the impact that leadership practices have had.

2.Outline syllabus

This module consists of two parts. The first part explores leadership and management from a theoretical perspective.

Topics include:

• Definitions of leadership and the concepts relating to leadership.
• The impact of policy and context on leadership.
• Developing self-awareness and developing others.
• Researching and reflection.
• Creating a strategic vision.
• Tactics for leading change.
• Focussing on student outcomes.

In the second part students look at a specific example of change within their own institution, or personal experience or from the research literature and critically reflect on how that change has been led and managed.

3.Teaching and learning activities This module is taught through:

• Tutor and student presentations.
• Reflection and critical evaluation of professional practice.
• Critical discussions of current policy and research regarding leadership.
• The sharing of practice through a professional learning community.
• Exploring academic, conceptual, practical and research issues in the field.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Written assignment (7,500 words)
• % Weighting: 100%