EDF5690 · Educational leadership inquiry

Overview

In this unit, you will investigate a leadership topic with great depth through a substantial independent research project. You will pose a leadership question of concern and interest and conduct a systematic review of the literature to answer the leadership question. You will learn how to pose a researchable question, synthesise and analyse the current literature, and answer your inquiry question through this synthesis of the literature. You will gain a deeper understanding of your leadership question and improve your analytic thinking and academic writing skills

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. critically analyse and evaluate scholarly literature to identify key themes, debates, and gaps in leadership research
2. demonstrate an advanced understanding of educational leadership theories and practices as they relate to the chosen topic
3. evaluate the historical, contextual, and political influences shaping leadership practices relevant to the research question
4. apply ethical and methodological principles in the selection, analysis, and interpretation of literature
5. synthesise and communicate advanced knowledge and ideas to address contemporary challenges in education relevant to chosen topic
6. reflect on the implications of the inquiry project for equitable, inclusive and sustainable educational leadership practices

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Usually, you can expect to engage with: • 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities, 24 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study OR • 36 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study^ ^ International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this scheduled learning delivery mode. Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.