Module Descriptors
LEADERSHIP FOR QUALITY
ECST60069
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Carol Hayes
Email: C.HAYES@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 130
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Andreski, R., (1996) Managing your Nursery: A Practical Guide for Nursery Professional, London, Nursery World Ltd.
Baldock, P., Fitzgerald, D., & Kay, J., (2005), Understanding Early Years Policy, London, Paul Chapman Publishing
Clark, M.M., and Waller, T., eds, (2007), Early Childhood Education and Care: Policy and Practice, London, Sage Publications
Daly, M., Byers, E. & Taylor, W., (2004) Early Years Management and Practice, Oxford, Heinemann.
Gorard, S. (2000), Education and Social Justice, Cardiff, University of Wales Publications.
Nivala, V. & Hujala, E., (2002), Leadership in Early Childhood Education: Cross Cultural Perspectives, Oulu University
Northouse, P.G., (2004), Leadership: Theory and Practice (3rd ed), London, Sage Publications.
Ozga, J. (2000), Policy Research in Educational Settings, Milton Keynes, OUP.
Rodd, J., (1998), Leadership in Early Childhood, Sydney, Allen & Unwin.
Smith, A. & Langston, A., (1999), Managing Staff in Early Years Settings, London, Routledge,
Baldock, P., Fitzgerald, D., & Kay, J., (2005), Understanding Early Years Policy, London, Paul Chapman Publishing
Clark, M.M., and Waller, T., eds, (2007), Early Childhood Education and Care: Policy and Practice, London, Sage Publications
Daly, M., Byers, E. & Taylor, W., (2004) Early Years Management and Practice, Oxford, Heinemann.
Gorard, S. (2000), Education and Social Justice, Cardiff, University of Wales Publications.
Nivala, V. & Hujala, E., (2002), Leadership in Early Childhood Education: Cross Cultural Perspectives, Oulu University
Northouse, P.G., (2004), Leadership: Theory and Practice (3rd ed), London, Sage Publications.
Ozga, J. (2000), Policy Research in Educational Settings, Milton Keynes, OUP.
Rodd, J., (1998), Leadership in Early Childhood, Sydney, Allen & Unwin.
Smith, A. & Langston, A., (1999), Managing Staff in Early Years Settings, London, Routledge,
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 3,000 word report to cover all the Learning Outcomes. 100%
Module Indicative Content
The purpose of this module is to provide students with an opportunity to consider the organisation, leadership and management of childcare and education settings in the UK. Topics studied will include an understanding of the theory of organisational structure, developing an awareness of possible future development in leadership, an understanding of government influence on childcare and education settings and the importance of relevant legislation. Students will identify how the trend towards privatisation of services has affected settings and debate the government demand for career paths for managers/leaders in the light of their own abilities and experiences of management within a childcare and education setting.
Module Resources
Multi media classroom resources, learning resource centre, internet , journals and access to tutor
Module Learning Strategies
The Learning strategies will require students to commit 150 learning hours of which 20 hours will consist of contact time.
The teaching strategies will employ a range of methods, including lectures, seminars, one to one tutorials and case study observation. Peer group discussion will allow students to share ideas and experiences.
Lectures (10 x 2 hrs) provide students with a broad theoretical overview and the conceptual frameworks which underpin leadership and management.
The teaching strategies will employ a range of methods, including lectures, seminars, one to one tutorials and case study observation. Peer group discussion will allow students to share ideas and experiences.
Lectures (10 x 2 hrs) provide students with a broad theoretical overview and the conceptual frameworks which underpin leadership and management.