Leadership and Management in Adult, Vocational and Workplace Learning Contexts

Course aim

To identify and critically analyse the roles, responsibilities and expectations of leaders and managers in
educational and workplace settings in the light of current management theory and the future nature of work and
learning.

Course content

Students will develop knowledge of educational leadership, administrative management, and organisational development. The students will develop knowledge in managing and leading work teams and small organisations, managing educational programs Students will develop knowledge about mentoring staff, leadership skills and performance management. Students will apply this in a critical study. Students will undertake a literature and futures search and from this will propose the role of adult education in creating shared visions for the future.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Literature research and review

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.