Course description
Leading Transformative Change in Education
Explore methods and strategies to critique and rethink organisational practices in education; develop staff and student wellbeing; and use coaching to support and lead change in your workplace.
You will develop leadership capacities in
- flexibility and creative thinking
- conflict resolution
- personnel development, and
- coaching and team building
You will be guided in devising a plan to positively transform your educational organisation and develop your staff.
This course is aimed at school teachers in leadership roles who are looking to advance their career as a:
- head teacher
- assistant or deputy principal
- principal
- organisational leader
- or in educational policy or advisory roles.
This course certificate offers 12 hours of high-quality professional development for current and aspiring leaders. It may be used by participants to apply in their school systems for professional learning credit.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites:
A minimum two years of leadership experience in schools (team leader, department head, head teacher, lead teacher, deputy principal or principal) or equivalent in other related industries is preferable but not necessary.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you'll learn
- Apply flexible styles of leadership with empowerment and strategic planning
- Identify methods to energise your staff towards the creation of efficient and effective organisations
- Synthesise substantial organisational and micro-political techniques including conflict resolution and personnel development
- Develop coaching capacities to improve your ability to lead your organisational team and effect change.
Training Course Content
Week 1
- Revisiting the 'Bringing the Good Weather' framework
- Rethinking business as usual--analysing policies in your organisation
Week 2
- Embracing wellbeing inside leadership
Week 3
- Developing your coaching skills to facilitate change
- Exploring your situational leadership.
Week 4
- Planning your first 100 days. Articulating your vision and engaging your team
- Presenting your action assessments.
Course delivery details
This course is offered through The University of Newcastle, Australia, a partner institute of EdX.
3-4 hours per week
Expenses
- Verified Track -$149
- Audit Track - Free