Leading Transformative Change in Education
Offered By: University of Newcastle via edX
Course Description
Overview
Explore methods and strategies to critique and rethink organisational practices in education; develop staff and student wellbeing; and use coaching to support and lead change in your workplace.
You will develop leadership capacities in
- flexibility and creative thinking
- conflict resolution
- personnel development, and
- coaching and team building
You will be guided in devising a plan to positively transform your educational organisation and develop your staff.
This course is aimed at school teachers in leadership roles who are looking to advance their career as a:
- head teacher
- assistant or deputy principal
- principal
- organisational leader
- or in educational policy or advisory roles.
This course certificate offers 12 hours of high-quality professional development for current and aspiring leaders. It may be used by participants to apply in their school systems for professional learning credit.
Syllabus
Week 1
- Revisiting the 'Bringing the Good Weather' framework
- Rethinking business as usual--analysing policies in your organisation
Week 2
- Embracing wellbeing inside leadership
Week 3
- Developing your coaching skills to facilitate change
- Exploring your situational leadership.
Week 4
- Planning your first 100 days. Articulating your vision and engaging your team
- Presenting your action assessments.
Taught by
Professor John Fischetti and Dr Scott Imig
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