What will I learn on this module?
In the ever-changing landscape of education, this module aims to explore the range of changes that can impact on educational institutions and at all levels. It is will provide the opportunity to consider and discuss effective ways of bringing about change and how to manage it. It will enable you to explore key theories and ideas and then apply them to real school challenges, bringing into this the experience of headteachers in changing their schools and local authority personnel responsible for bringing about school turn around.
How will I learn on this module?
A ‘research rich’ learning approach will enable you to build on your previous higher education experiences as an active inquirer and participant in your own learning. This will be at the heart of the teaching and learning strategy for this module. In order to maximise the learning in this module sessions will include a mix of formal lectures, seminars and group work. The e-learning portal will provide additional learning support and enable communication between students and staff.
Students will be encouraged to engage with current research in this field through the critical evaluation of research papers that will then be further explored within seminars.
How will I be supported academically on this module?
Your main form of academic support for each module is provided by the module leader and other members of the module team. The module leader will ensure that you receive clear guidance about the module learning outcomes and how you will be assessed against these. They will also guide through exercises during the timetabled sessions, and ensure that both individual and group tutorial time is identified during the module. The University’s eLearning Portal will offer remote access to materials and aids for reinforcing your learning.
What will I be expected to read on this module?
All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. Online reading lists (provided after enrolment) give you access to your reading material for your modules. The Library works in partnership with your module tutors to ensure you have access to the material that you need.
What will I be expected to achieve?
Knowledge & Understanding:
1. You will explore the breadth and complexity involved in leading learning.
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
1. You will critically evaluate the ways in which
leadership behaviours enhance or inhibit
learning.
2. Identify and critically analyse effective
approaches in monitoring, evaluation and
review.
3. Critically evaluate the role culture plays in developing
a learning organisation.
4. Reflect on different theoretical approaches to the management of change.
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
1. Enhanced your communication skills through your summative written work and your formative assessment tasks
How will I be assessed?
Formative Assessment
Prepare and deliver a presentation on an aspect of leading learning.
Feedback
You will be provided with constructive written/verbal feedback from tutors and your peers.
Summative Assessment
You will discuss and critically evaluate an aspect of leading learning in an educational setting.
(4500 words)
MLOs: (KU 1) (IPSA 1- 4) (PVA 1)
Feedback
You will be provided with written feedback using the criteria and the elaborated marking scale
Pre-requisite(s)
None
Co-requisite(s)
None
Module abstract
In this module you will have the opportunity to discuss and critically analyse and evaluate what constitutes effective management and leadership within the national context of the UK educational system. You will also consider the management processes with a more practical focus on the structural, strategic, financial legal and HR aspects of the leader’s work. Drawing on current research, you will apply these concepts of management and leadership to your own experience/practice.
Course info
Credits 30
Level of Study Postgraduate
Mode of Study 1 year Full Time
Department Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing
Location Coach Lane Campus, Northumbria University
City Newcastle
Start September 2025
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