Module Descriptors
LEADERSHIP FOR CHANGE AND GROWTH
KYRA40002
Key Facts
School of Creative Arts and Engineering
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Peter Twilley
Email: P.L.Twilley@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 25
Independent Study Hours: 275
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 60%
- REFLECTIVE JOURNAL weighted at 20%
- SKILLS REPORT weighted at 20%
Module Details
Module Texts
Compulsory reading
KYRA Course book (tutorial in print)
Jackson,B.and Parry,K. (2008) A very short, fairly interesting and reasonably cheap book about Studying Leadership, London,Sage.
Adair J. ( 2009) “Effective Leadership”, London, Pan.
Recommended Reading
Burnes, B (2014), Managing Change, Pitman, London
Bounds G. G. Dobbins and O.S. Fowler (1995) Management, A total quality perspective, South Western, College Publishing, Cincinnati , USA .
Mullins L.J. (2013) Management and Organisation Behaviour, Pitman, London
Robbins S (2013) Management, Prentice Hall , NJ , USA
Seymour-Smith. L (1984) Making Your Meeting More Effective, Management Update Ltd, London
Sheldrake J. (2010) Management Theory - From Taylor to Japanisation, Thompson International, London
KYRA Course book (tutorial in print)
Jackson,B.and Parry,K. (2008) A very short, fairly interesting and reasonably cheap book about Studying Leadership, London,Sage.
Adair J. ( 2009) “Effective Leadership”, London, Pan.
Recommended Reading
Burnes, B (2014), Managing Change, Pitman, London
Bounds G. G. Dobbins and O.S. Fowler (1995) Management, A total quality perspective, South Western, College Publishing, Cincinnati , USA .
Mullins L.J. (2013) Management and Organisation Behaviour, Pitman, London
Robbins S (2013) Management, Prentice Hall , NJ , USA
Seymour-Smith. L (1984) Making Your Meeting More Effective, Management Update Ltd, London
Sheldrake J. (2010) Management Theory - From Taylor to Japanisation, Thompson International, London
Module Learning Strategies
The module will be delivered through a blended learning approach as defined in the Programme Specification. Theoretical learning will be embedded in workplace and community activity through the Reflective Journal and work undertaken for the Skills Report.
The key learning activity will be study of the Module Course book, which will contain the written equivalent of a full lecture programme. Course Books include a number of tasks to be carried out as formative assessment, with opportunities to obtain online, email and telephone support in the completion of these. This will be mediated through Google VLE support:
1. File store: Google Drive
2. Chat facility: Google Hangout
3. Blog Facility: Google Classroom
4. Audio-visual connection (groups and individual): Google Hangout
5. E-mail: Google mail via Classroom
6. List of links: Google Classroom
The residential session will include an introduction to the Course Book by the module tutor, together with a workshop session intended to help students contextualise the planned learning within their work. Opportunities will also be provided to work with tutors and the course leader on the reflective journal, the skills report and the assessment, in preparation for the independent study at a distance.
Half way through the module there will be a workshop delivered by VLE. This will involve the module tutor interacting with students in a prepared format. The course leader will also lead the students in a review of reflective journals and skills development.
30 credits
Student contact hours will include
Residential classroom based activity and workshops: 8
Module Tutor contact via webinar: 4
Course leader support for Reflective Diary through webinar: 4
Workplace Link manager support for workplace learning targets: 2
Workplace mentor meetings: 2
Optional tutorial support from Learning Counsellors and Course Leader: 5
Total 25 hours contact
In addition a typical student would be expected to spend time in the following activities (hours):
Course book reading and tasks: 90
Assessment preparation and execution: 90
Self-directed reading from core texts: 95
Total 275 hours directed and self-directed study
The key learning activity will be study of the Module Course book, which will contain the written equivalent of a full lecture programme. Course Books include a number of tasks to be carried out as formative assessment, with opportunities to obtain online, email and telephone support in the completion of these. This will be mediated through Google VLE support:
1. File store: Google Drive
2. Chat facility: Google Hangout
3. Blog Facility: Google Classroom
4. Audio-visual connection (groups and individual): Google Hangout
5. E-mail: Google mail via Classroom
6. List of links: Google Classroom
The residential session will include an introduction to the Course Book by the module tutor, together with a workshop session intended to help students contextualise the planned learning within their work. Opportunities will also be provided to work with tutors and the course leader on the reflective journal, the skills report and the assessment, in preparation for the independent study at a distance.
Half way through the module there will be a workshop delivered by VLE. This will involve the module tutor interacting with students in a prepared format. The course leader will also lead the students in a review of reflective journals and skills development.
30 credits
Student contact hours will include
Residential classroom based activity and workshops: 8
Module Tutor contact via webinar: 4
Course leader support for Reflective Diary through webinar: 4
Workplace Link manager support for workplace learning targets: 2
Workplace mentor meetings: 2
Optional tutorial support from Learning Counsellors and Course Leader: 5
Total 25 hours contact
In addition a typical student would be expected to spend time in the following activities (hours):
Course book reading and tasks: 90
Assessment preparation and execution: 90
Self-directed reading from core texts: 95
Total 275 hours directed and self-directed study
Module Additional Assessment Details
60% Essay (4000 words) (LO 1, 2)
20% Reflective Journal (LO 3)
20% Skills Report (LO 4)
20% Reflective Journal (LO 3)
20% Skills Report (LO 4)
Module Indicative Content
The module starts with an overview of key aspects of the theory and practice of leadership. It will consider the features of leaders and how they operate derived from a range of theoretical perspectives. The strengths, weaknesses and application of a number of alternative 'leadership theories' will be considered, as will the relationship between management and leadership.
The module will consider the various elements that are crucial in ensuring that team members are dealt with effectively. The various theories (explanations) give particular signals that anyone who leads should be aware of and, significantly, address.
Building on this, the module will look at a range of communication issues and their implications in leadership and management. The module will examine the role of leaders in making the most of cultural diversity and creating a work environment and team ethos that allows people to contribute effectively.
Finally there will be consideration of vision and strategy in the context of leadership styles and leadership of change for growth and regeneration.
The module will consider the various elements that are crucial in ensuring that team members are dealt with effectively. The various theories (explanations) give particular signals that anyone who leads should be aware of and, significantly, address.
Building on this, the module will look at a range of communication issues and their implications in leadership and management. The module will examine the role of leaders in making the most of cultural diversity and creating a work environment and team ethos that allows people to contribute effectively.
Finally there will be consideration of vision and strategy in the context of leadership styles and leadership of change for growth and regeneration.
Module Resources
Lap top/projector
Text books
Internet
Handouts
VLE
Online access to University Library
Physical and online access to Library of Birmingham
Text books
Internet
Handouts
VLE
Online access to University Library
Physical and online access to Library of Birmingham