Professional/Short course Organisational Cultures in Education Leadership

Structure

Content

This level 7 (Masters level) module will centre on analysing and evaluating culture in educational settings. You will explore the different theoretical approaches to understanding culture and the relationship with leadership practices, and develop an understanding of positive cultures as well as how ethics and social justice can be embedded within a culture. 

Additionally, you will gain insight into how to examine and evaluate culture, alongside an appreciation of the challenges of different assessment methods. As part of the module, you will actively engage in designing and undertaking a culture analysis, providing a hands-on opportunity to apply and evaluate the theories and principles discussed.

Learning and Teaching

This module offers a structured and engaging learning journey towards the achievement of specific learning outcomes. The content is thoughtfully curated to facilitate active learning, peer collaboration, and accessibility.

Study time

This module is fully online asynchronous with optional online drop-in-sessions. 

Assessment

Using a case study approach, you will design, develop, and undertake a culture assessment. This case study will serve as a practical demonstration of your comprehension regarding the interplay between leadership and culture, while also showcasing your capacity to employ and critically analyse various cultural models within a specified educational setting. 

Formative assessment will be carried out throughout the module that will assess your grasp of the material covered. Tasks will be reviewed as part of the sessions.