Leadership and Catholic Schools

Course aim

To examine and critically review contemporary sources for leadership, administrative theory and practice in Catholic schools including an introduction to development of vision and mission, models of leadership, and understandings of the school as a complex organisation.

Course content

Vision and mission of the Catholic school, models and theories of leadership, leadership and culture; the school as a complex organization, appreciation of the social and cultural values of the students; maintaining school community values and relationships; staff development and supervision; integrating values and political and financial realities; leading the curriculum; interaction with larger educational organisations and authorities.

Textbook(s)

Bolman and Deal 2002, Reframing the Path to School Leadership, Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks CA

2007, The Jossey-Bass Reader on Educational Leadership , 2nd

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 5108	Theology and Education
EDUC 5105	Context of Catholic Education
EDUC 5103	Biblical Studies and Education
EDUC 5104	Catholic Religious Education

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Workshop	1 day x 4 sessions
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, DISTANCE EDUCATION
Workshop	1 day x 4 sessions
External	130 hours x over 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Annotated bibliography, Learning log/Journal, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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