Course summary

The ability of a skilled leader in maximising the aspirations and achievements of students, and in creating a forward-thinking and fulfilling work environment for teachers and other staff cannot be overemphasized. At Liverpool Hope University, we have been a centre of excellence for the study of Education for decades, and our strong relationship with a wide variety of educational provision across the UK enables us to draw on the very best practices in order to develop your own skills in this area. Course Aims

• Develop a critical understanding of theoretical approaches to leadership, relevant to educational practice.

• Enhance knowledge and critical understanding of applied leadership and management in an education context.

• Provide knowledge and critical understanding of key theories and concepts within the field of change management, and of the role of leadership in providing strategic direction and in leading change.

• Develop a critical understanding of those factors which influence individual and collective behaviour/s within organisations.

• Enable students to make informed decisions by creatively and systematically applying the knowledge and understanding of key concepts and best practice.

• Support students’ continuing personal and professional development so as to enable them to work as reflective practitioners with self-direction and originality, willing to take on a leadership role and contributing to the success of their own teams, organisations and their students.