ESA501 Mapping the Field of Educational Leadership (8)

This subject introduces students to the literature encompassing the field of educational leadership. It examines the philosophical, ethical and historical strands which underpin educational leadership as a field.  It analyses key trends in the field, both globally and across a number of Anglophone nations, such as Australia, Canada, USA and the United Kingdom. In so doing, it provides a critical examination of theories of educational leadership and their purpose within education as a profession in the 21st Century. 

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ESA501. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Education

Enrolment Restrictions

Available to students in the Master of Education, the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Business

Incompatible Subjects

ESA510

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • critically analyse the philosophical, historical and ethical strands which underpin contemporary educational leadership literature;
  • develop an understanding of the key developments in educational leadership as a field;
  • articulate an informed critique of the theoretical stances within the field and;
  • articulate links between historical and contemporary concepts of leadership and their application to students local settings and students own professional philosophies of leadership.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Constructions of leadership from historical and current perspectives;
  • Philosophical and ethical strands which underpin educational leadership; and,
  • Key theoretical trends in the field of educational leadership including critiques of these developments.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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