Adaptive Educational Leadership 2 PG (12117.1)

This unit examines current research in effective adaptive school leadership and explores the complexity of leading change in schools. It provides the necessary knowledge and understanding of effective adaptive leadership strategies as educators are supported to design, communicate and implement a data-informed plan for change in their educational setting. This unit develops practical leadership skills in communication, reflection and evaluation, enabling educators to implement and sustain contextually relevant change to improve student outcomes.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Analyse and describe the nature of effective adaptive school leadership;
2. Communicate an informed appreciation of the skills and capacities required to agilely lead teaching and learning and apply that learning in a new context;
3. Identify adaptive school systems, process, and strategies to respond to and lead initiatives which address the needs of students and staff; and
4. Critically reflect on adaptive leadership practices explicating their impact and influence on the educational workplace.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

12116 Adaptive Educational Leadership 1 PG

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.