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ED504B: LEADING EFFECTIVE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This module provides opportunities for participants to investigate current theories and research in school-improvement,  and further explore  those theories in relation to practices in their own school/work environment, along with the principles and practices of self-evaluation that inform them.  A seminar format will be followed providing participants the opportunity to contribute to discussion and actively input ideas relating to ways and means of initiating and leading school improvement. Participants will meet regularly in a virtual, online learning environment which facilitates discussion and inter-action with others. Many of the principals and practices of school improvement are transferable to other organizations.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mr Neil McLennan

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

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

  • Education (ED) (Studied)
  • 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

Identifying and assessing needs ("Where are we now?")

Developing a school improvement plan ("What are we going to do about it?")

Principles and practices of implementing a school improvement plan

Ongoing assessment - review and revise Evaluating the outcomes ("How do we know?")

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

1st attempt: Participants will be required to submit for summative assessment assignments(s) equivalent to a total of 6000 words taking account of different reporting formats. Assignments will be criterion-referenced. 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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