Leading Learning and Teaching (EDUC90753)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Understand contemporary theories and research evidence on quality teaching for student learning and development.
• Understand the current international context of educational theory, policy and practice as it relates to leadership for teaching and learning.
• Understand the essential features of instructional leadership and how effective instructional leaders create the conditions where teachers can teach successfully and students can learn.
• Understand approaches to successful change management in education.
• Understand the features of effective collaborative professional learning in education.
• Reflect and self-assess current instructional capabilities against the literature and professional standards.

Generic skills

• Problem solving skills, including engaging with, researching and identifying strategies to solve unfamiliar problems.
• Analytical skills and the ability to construct and express logical arguments.
• Collaborative and teamwork skills through working with fellow students and with work-based colleagues through investigations and problem solving.
• To learn to critically investigate, modify and adapt new ideas and approaches.
• Plan effective work schedules and meet deadlines.
• Verbal and communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills including staff supervision and development.
• Change management skills.
• Use of evidence and data.