Leadership and Management in Career Education and Development (DL)

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School:

School of Education and Professional Development

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2022-02-01

Module Leader:

Sue Edwards

Version Number

2024.02

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Synopsis

This module will develop your understanding of theories of leadership, management and the organisation of professional practice within the career education and development sector You will explore relevant theory and practical factors such as: the impact of organisational structures and culture on practice; the value and practice of developmental supervision, coaching and mentoring; the management of change in professional practice, networking and inter-agency working. You will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills in relation to these aspects of management and leadership, both in class and (as appropriate) in the workplace.

Learning Strategy

A range of appropriate teaching and learning strategies will be employed to assist individual and collaborative learning including lectures, tutorials, student presentations, workshops, group discussions and e-learning and on-line discussions. Module documentation will be available on Brightspace in advance of the lectures. Work-based learning is integral to the module and students are expected to reflect on own professional practice to make links between theory, research and practice. Teaching is delivered synchronously as full day block sessions and is supported via Brightspace through set tasks, discussions, asynchronous videos and recommended reading.

Outline Syllabus

Theories of organisations; formal and informal relationships in the workplace; management functions; leadership and decision-making; teams and multi professional collaboration, leading change, the notions of effectiveness and efficiency in relation to management and meeting the needs of the educational community; quality assurance; professional roles and staff development; concepts of developmental supervision, practical supervision skills and strategies for supporting supervisees; conflict; culture; coaching and mentoring arrangements; organisational vision and values; accountability; practical management skills and diversity in educational leadership.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

Critically analyses management structures, culture and roles.

Considers and reflects critically on the relevance of organisational theory to leadership, decision-making and working relationships with stakeholders.

Critically analyses leadership and management factors relevant to the effective functioning of educational settings.

Evaluates characteristics of organisations in the context of effective management and leadership in meeting the needs of the educational community.

Synthesises and relates theoretical perspectives to organisational issues and own developing professional practice.

Evaluates developmental supervision and/or professional management practices in the context of relevant theory.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written draft

Description:You will be provided with structured feedback on drafts of each piece of work you are working on; dates for submission of drafts will be included in the module timetable. There will also be an opportunity to discuss your work with a module tutor in individual and group tutorials (which will also be timetabled). Students will be encouraged to discuss your projects in class, allowing for additional formative feedback from tutors and peers.

Individual or Group:Individual

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Description:Completion of a self-assessment of your leadership capabilities, using a recognised competencies / traits framework, agreed with your module tutor at the outset. Based on this self-assessment, you will devise a personalised leadership development action plan which will also incorporate critical feedback from somebody in a leadership / management/ supervision position (ideally someone who is familiar with your practice), as well as details about how you will evaluate the implementation of the plan. Your report will incorporate reference to relevant leadership theories, and will be submitted along with all the materials you used to produce your plan.

Assessment Weight:50

Assessment Length:2500 Words (Word Count)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO1, MLO2, MLO3, MLO4, MLO5, MLO6

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:No

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:Yes

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Description:Submission of a report detailing the planning and implementation of a quality assured careers programme for an educational setting. You are expected to include how you will manage the delivery of career guidance, how you will network with external partners and how you will coordinate the contributions of career teachers, subject teachers, tutors and SENCOs. You will refer to your Personal Leadership Development Plan and to any relevant theory relating to careers education and guidance.

Assessment Weight:50

Assessment Length:3000 Words (Word Count)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO1, MLO2, MLO3, MLO4, MLO5, MLO6

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:Yes

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:Yes

Assessment Criteria

National Occupational Standards for Careers Guidance have informed the learning outcomes for this module1. Meet University grading criteria at Masters level.2. Students must demonstrate appropriate professional conduct throughout the module and the fieldwork placement practice associated with it.Students must pass both parts of the assessment

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