KPTELSKOK Educational Leadership module (15+ cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Education and Psychology
Coordinating organisation:
Department of Educational Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023
Elective studies:
No

Description

The specialisation module in Educational Leadership provides both theoretical knowledge and practical competence, integrating the key elements of leadership and management required in the complex field of educational leadership. These studies provide ways to critically examine and evaluate different theories and trends of leadership in diverse educational contexts. The studies raise awareness of how external environment and internal factors in organisations form leadership behaviour and practices.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the Educational Leadership module, students are able to
- position, conceptualise and analytically investigate educational leadership and different connected aspects, such as pedagogical leadership, governance and policies
- analyse educational leadership as a field of research from societal, organizational and individual perspectives
- utilize and evaluate existing practical and theoretical educational leadership solutions
- elaborate one’s own professional and leadership identity and agency development, as well as support such developments in work organisations and networks

Structure

Select all (15+ cr)