Advanced Topics in Educational Leadership (5op)

Osaamistavoitteet

In this course, participants will negotiate a learning contract with the course facilitator to deepen their knowledge and understanding and make new connections with existing knowledge. Using a progressive inquiry framework the learners will both broaden and deepen their understanding and demonstrate the connection between their studies and their professional needs.

After completing the course, the participants will be able to:
- Identify and describe developments in their own learning and professional competence.
- Reflect upon this new knowledge and the relevance of this knowledge to their learning goals and professional context.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of concepts related to Educational Leadership.
- Produce examples of informed practice that reflect current understanding or research in the fields of education and/or leadership.

Sisältö

The course contents are negotiated between the student and their supervisor. These are recorded in a learning contract that consists of:
- Intended learning outcomes
- Guiding principles
- Structure and sequence of learning experiences
- Timeline for course completion
- Feedback, monitoring and guidance mechanisms
- Grading system (Pass/Fail or 1-5?) and (self?) evaluation rubric
Signed agreement concerning the learning contract and adherence with TAMK policies

Course Contents:

Themes that might be explored include, but are not limited to –
Digitization of education
Impact of economic policies on education
New pedagogies for learning in a digital age
Epistemic education and media literacies
Philosophies underpinning educational practice
Contemporary leadership practices in educational contexts
The impact of AI on education, employment and leadership
The commoditization of education
The use of learning analytics and big data in education