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ED504E: LEADING STRATEGIC CHANGE (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:39


Course Overview

This is the second module in the recently developed, SCEL initiated Into Headship PG certificate programme.  The aim of this course is to enable participants to gain the knowledge and understanding needed to manage a collaborative change process with members of the wider school community. The module will also map sets of strategies to address the educational issue identified in Module 1 of the PG Certificate.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Full Year Credit Points 40 credits (20 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Anne Halsall

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Course content will cover:

The course is based upon the model of professional learning which comprises four interdependent components: critical reflection, knowledge building, experiential learning and social learning processes.

 

Nature of change and strategic change processes: Building capability and capacity for improvement

Organisational cultures and the political and ethical dimensions of the context and culture for headship

Stakeholder engagement and the importance of inclusive approaches; working with the community and the school to build commitment; appreciative enquiry

 Emergent and responsive planning within an appreciative inquiry frame

Change improvement and sustainability

Long term planning: cycles, milestones and responsive planning

Resource planning and risk assessment

Managing conflict and securing commitment

Developing and managing the action research cycle


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

First attempt: Participants will be required to submit for summative assessment, assignment(s) equivalent to 8,000 words which will be assessed against specific criteria. There will be two elements to the assignment and participants must satisfy both elements in order to receive a pass grade.

Resit: A revised version of the appropriate part of the assessment will be required in the event of a submission failing to meet the assessment criteria. 

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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