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.

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.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of ESA501 in Session 1 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Educational leadership concepts
50
2
Educational leadership reflection
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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