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School:

School of Education and Professional Development

Credit Rating:

30

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-11-01

Module Leader:

Andrew Youde

Version Number

2022.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Seminar

Synopsis

This module provides a structured opportunity for students taking a leadership stance either formally or informally, or whom aspire to a leadership role, to systematically consider and critically reflect upon leadership as a concept, and “effective leadership” in particular. Students will actively engage with such concepts as the role of… For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

The tutor-led methods will consist of a combination of lectures, directed group discussion and activities, audio visual presentations, and tutorials.The independent study will consist of background reading for the substantive content of the module and library-based research.Distance learning methods will include synchronous workshops and discussions and tutorials through communication technology… For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

The tutor-led methods will consist of a combination of lectures, directed group discussion and activities, audio visual presentations, and tutorials.The independent study will consist of background reading for the substantive content of the module and library-based research.Distance learning methods will include synchronous workshops and discussions and tutorials through communication technology… For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Compares and critiques models and styles of leadership, management and leadership development.
2.
Critically understands leadership characteristics and styles.
3.
Critically understands organisational influences on effective leadership practices.
4.
Critically evaluates effective leadership within an organisation.
5.
Conceptualise and problematise the meaning of leadership.
6.
Justifies key characteristics associated with the concept and practice of effective leadership.
7.
Argues how organisations and individuals can develop effective leadership.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written draft

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

In the assignment the student will demonstrate an analysis of critical engagement with relevant theory and a high level of evaluation, analysis and synthesis showing how these apply to in an organisational context.

In the assignment the student will demonstrate an analysis of critical engagement with relevant theory and a high level of evaluation, analysis and synthesis showing how these apply to in an organisational context.

My Reading

Reading List