ESA503 Management of Educational Change (8)
This subject is designed to develop an understanding of the nature of educational change and to enhance the students' capabilities for planning, leading and managing the process of change. Change is a constant in a healthy and dynamic educational enterprise. This subject will help students to be able to assess their environment, determine a course of action for improvement that is based on an understanding of the forces at play, adapt practices during the change process and evaluate outcomes. These forces will include an assessment of the role external forces, unions, political issues at various levels and organisational responsiveness. Leadership can only be effective if it is based on a wide understanding of the theories of change and through analysis of practices and actions that have led to improvement both locally and internationally. This subject will ensure students have an opportunity to study such theories, practices and actions to build capacity for effective leadership.