A written assignment (4500 words) - weighted at 80% and written contribution to a set task on the VLE online discussion forum (500 words) – weighted at 20%.

The Assignment requires the student to systematically analyse relevant academic, policy and practice sources and conclude with issues raised in relation to the student’s knowledge of leadership and management practice in an education setting. (Assesses LOs 1-5) (80%).

The written contribution to an online discussion forum (maximum 500 words) will require students to engage in critical dialogue with peers about issues of educational leadership and management. (Assesses LOs 1, 3 ,4,5) (20%).


Both elements of the assessment are submitted in the same semester and must be passed.

This module discusses the complexities of leading and managing people and resources within an educational context. The module includes exploration and discussion of relevant theory and practice in relation to education settings:
• Leadership, behaviour and organisational theory
• Approaches to leadership and management
• The leadership versus management debate
• Theories of teamwork
• Approaches to motivating individuals and teams

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of current challenges when leading people and managing resources in educational settings
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship on leadership and management in educational organisations
Knowledge and Understanding
Reflection
Application

3. Draw upon theoretical insights when investigating problems and potential solutions in analysing leadership and management practices in educational organisations
Analysis
Problem Solving

4. Effectively communicate key concepts and ideas to peer audience.
Communication

5. Demonstrate a positive and reflective approach to self-improvement in order to develop leadership and management skills in education settings.
Learning
Reflection
Problem solving

A variety of learning and teaching methods are used such as presentations by specialist practitioners, group discussions, contributions to an online discussion board, case studies, problem based learning activities and participant centred investigations. There is a strong emphasis on activity-focused learning and participants are expected to actively engage in all sessions. In addition, participants are required to engage in independent study so as to consolidate and build upon their learning in taught sessions. This takes the form of undertaking follow-up tasks and reading key texts and research papers.

• University Library for a range of relevant texts, e-books and academic journals
• Materials and resources on the module VLE
• Access to academic and library support

MA EDUCATION FULL TIME

BRIGGS, Ann R. J (2012) Research methods in educational leadership and management SAGE

BRUNDRETT, M (2011) Leadership for quality and accountability in education, Routledge

BUSH, T 4th Ed (2010) Theories of educational leadership and management

COLEMAN, M (2010) Educational leadership and management developing insights and skills McGraw-Hill Open University Press SAGE

LYNCH, M (2012) A Guide to Effective School Leadership Theories Routledge

MONGON, D (2012) High-leverage leadership: improving outcomes in educational settings Routledge

MUIJS, D (2011) Collaboration and networking in education Springer

SAGOR, R (2012) The relentless pursuit of excellence: lessons from a transformational leader Corwin

SHEILDS, C (2013) Transformative Leadership in Education [Equitable change in an uncertain and complex world] Routledge

This module discusses the complexities of leading and managing people and resources within an educational context. The module includes exploration and discussion of relevant theory and practice in relation to education settings:
• Leadership, behaviour and organisational theory
• Approaches to leadership and management
• The leadership versus management debate
• Theories of teamwork
• Approaches to motivating individuals and teams