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2022 unit information
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Last updated: 4 March 2022
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Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin. Students will undertake online exercises, case studies, debates (using technology-based mediums) and student-led discussions
This unit examines the roles, responsibilities and liabilities of educational board members/councillors and educational leaders. It focuses on the role of governance in schools, due diligence, fiduciary duty, risk management, conformance, performance and accountability, and managing the competing demands of diverse stakeholders in education. Topics and debates relating all aspects of school governance are discussed and activities and assignments in this unit relate directly to participants’ work contexts.
Critically analyse and apply theoretical and practical knowledge of strategy and policy in order to lead and improve governance practices
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
Critically evaluate governance practices in relation to legislation, policy and accountability in order to meet regulation, compliance and other accountability standards
Identify and apply decision making processes and stakeholder engagement strategies to communicate effective and efficient governance practices
GLO2: Communication
Critically examine national and international governance practices that maximise opportunities and minimise challenges and in education settings
GLO8: Global citizenship
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: ELT701 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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