Module Descriptors
LEADING AND MANAGING INTER-AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS
EDUC60491
Key Facts
Institute of Education
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: James Pugh
Email: J.Pugh@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 60
Independent Study Hours: 240
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- CASE ANALYSIS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will allow students to understand the variety of concepts and terms applied in this area, the policy drivers and accountabilities.
Students will investigate the key management processes and structures involved in planning and strategic development and the challenges to delivering joint projects/ working with other sectors (adult services, housing, criminal justice , local authorities etc.).
Students will explore the dimensions of leadership, styles, qualities etc. The module will include contingency theory and other theoretical models. Students will reflect upon team development and dynamics, workplace motivation and ways to manage stress and conflict. Models of communication and barriers to communication will also be explored.
Students will investigate the key management processes and structures involved in planning and strategic development and the challenges to delivering joint projects/ working with other sectors (adult services, housing, criminal justice , local authorities etc.).
Students will explore the dimensions of leadership, styles, qualities etc. The module will include contingency theory and other theoretical models. Students will reflect upon team development and dynamics, workplace motivation and ways to manage stress and conflict. Models of communication and barriers to communication will also be explored.
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategies will require students to commit 300 learning hours of which 60 hours will consist of contact time and 240 independent study hours.
The teaching strategies will employ a range of methods, including lectures, seminars, one to one tutorials, presentations and case study observations. Peer group discussion will allow students to share ideas and experiences and will encourage reflection and evaluation.
The teaching strategies will employ a range of methods, including lectures, seminars, one to one tutorials, presentations and case study observations. Peer group discussion will allow students to share ideas and experiences and will encourage reflection and evaluation.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Formative Assessment will take place throughout the module in the form of informal observations, questioning, discussion, group work and attendance monitoring. Regular feedback, from the module tutor and through the personal tutor system, will take place.
Summative Assessment
1. Case study - 3000 words
(Weighting 100%) (LO, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
Summative Assessment
1. Case study - 3000 words
(Weighting 100%) (LO, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
Module Texts
Audrey, C., (2011), Leading and Managing in Early Years, (2nd ed), GB, Sage
Bush, T, Bell, l. and Middlewood, D., (2010), Principles of Educational Leadership and Management in Education, GB, Sage.
Dickinson, H. and Peck, E., (2008), Managing and Leading Interagency Settings, GB, Policy Press.
Hill, M. and Irving, (2009) Understanding Social Policy (8th ed), Oxford, Blackwell.
Northouse, P.G., (2012), Leadership: Theory and Practice (6th ed), London, Sage Publications.
Ozga, J. (1999), Policy Research in Educational Settings, Milton Keynes, OUP
Rodd, J., (2012), Leadership in Early Childhood, Maidenhead, OUP.
Trodd, L. and Chivers, L., (2011), Inter-professional Working in Practice: Learning and Working Together for Children and Families, Maidenhead, OUP
Bush, T, Bell, l. and Middlewood, D., (2010), Principles of Educational Leadership and Management in Education, GB, Sage.
Dickinson, H. and Peck, E., (2008), Managing and Leading Interagency Settings, GB, Policy Press.
Hill, M. and Irving, (2009) Understanding Social Policy (8th ed), Oxford, Blackwell.
Northouse, P.G., (2012), Leadership: Theory and Practice (6th ed), London, Sage Publications.
Ozga, J. (1999), Policy Research in Educational Settings, Milton Keynes, OUP
Rodd, J., (2012), Leadership in Early Childhood, Maidenhead, OUP.
Trodd, L. and Chivers, L., (2011), Inter-professional Working in Practice: Learning and Working Together for Children and Families, Maidenhead, OUP
Module Resources
Multi- media classroom resources, learning resource centre, internet and access to tutor