Advanced Topics in Educational Leadership (5op)

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

The student can describe the learning outcomes that they wish to explore on this course; identify the knowledge, skills and understanding they wish to develop during the course; explain their motivation for exploring this content in greater depth, and describe and explain how they will measure the success of their learning on this course. The student can develop an individual learning program using the concept of Rhizomatic learning, design a program of research and investigation to enable the construction of knowledge and understanding, evaluate their own learning needs and preferences, and demonstrate the ability to situate their new learning within their own working context. The student is able to manage their own learning so as to achieve their learning objectives. He/she is able to adopt an open attitude to the learning process.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

The student can analyse and synthesise the knowledge and skills learning during the course, evaluate and critique their learning process, reflect on what they have learned from the experience,  describe how they might apply what they have learned to their own working environments and contexts, and justify and critique the processes used to research and investigate their chosen topic. The student is able to analyse and evaluate their own learning, take responsibility for their own learning, and, if appropriate collaborate in the learning process with peers and colleagues. The student demonstrates the ability to evaluate and adapt their learning approach as required and
is open to ideas and support from colleagues and peers as a part of the learning process. He/she is open to new technologies, new pedagogies.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

The student can justify and defend their educational choices for the course. He/she synthesises new learning and understanding and apply it to their own context. The student can analyse synthesise new information and recognise possible implications for education and for their own career development, demonstrates the characteristics of heautogical learning, evaluate different learning approaches, and
demonstrate the ability to adapt their approach as required. The student is an autodidact and is able to make explicit the links between theory and practice so as to embody the principles of praxis as an educational leader. The student is an educational change agent. He/she is tolerant of those who have different views, opinions, norms and values. The student is open to new methods and ideas, including those driven by modern technological solutions and willing and able to tolerate an acceptable and appropriate level of risk. The student is able to adapt their communications techniques and strategies as appropriate to the given situation, including tone, pace, intonation, body language, facial expression, dress and appearance, level of formality. The student is able to demonstrate the ability to actively listen.

Aika ja paikka

This is a fully online course by distance learning and does not require any face to face contact on campus. The course will use Moodle as its LMS and a range of educational technology tools to support students completing the course, including video conferencing tools when and if required.
The teachers role is to provide support and guidance as the student explores a topic of interest and relevance to their own professional development.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

This course is not assessed by exam.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Grading criteria rubrics will be based on the principles of authentic learning and assessment and use the SOLO framework – “Structural Observation of Learning Outcomes” (Biggs and Collis, 1982, Biggs 1999). This will be discussed with students.
Further, students can choose whether they wish to elect to for 0 - 5 grading of a simple pass/fail, depending upon the nature of the project that they undertake.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

This course provides developing educational leaders and student teachers with the opportunity to engage in an in-depth, self-directed and self-determined study related to an international educational leadership topic. It recognizes the diverse needs of post-graduate students in developing the specific capacities and pursuing interests that are relevant to them in their personal development and particular working context.
The teachers role is to provide support and guidance as the student explores a topic of interest and relevance to their own professional development.

Oppimateriaalit

As in the Thesis, students are required to research and find relevant and appropriate literature to support their learning process. This must be referenced and cited in the final submission.
The objective is for the students to apply theoretical ideas to practical situations and contexts that they wish to explore in more detail.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

This course requires that students manage their own time and resources to meet self imposed deadlines to complete the course. It therefore requires students to be autonomous, self directed learners able to take full responsibility and ownership of their learning and task completion.
The teacher will seek updates on progress and provide encouragement and guidance, but the work is undertaken by the student and they have responsibility for managing their time and effort.
5 ECTS credits = 135 hours of student work.

Sisällön jaksotus

N/A

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

This course is an elective and is not a mandatory component of the MEL program. The course allows a great deal of flexibility and creativity on the part of the student.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

The students are expected to link their in depth study to their own educational working context and show how what they have learned is of relevance in their institution or role.

Kansainvälisyys

The international participants are drawn from a wide variety of educational contexts from around the world.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

This is an elective course.

Arviointikriteerit - hylätty (0) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

0= Failure to complete tasks or submit work by agreed deadlines. No demonstration of appropriate concept or relevant processing of information. Students’ works under this category have poor structure, irrelevant detail and some misinterpretation of the question, showing little logical relationship to the topic and poor use of examples.

Arviointikriteerit - tyydyttävä (1-2) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

(1) = Preliminary processing but task is not approached appropriately. Students’ works under this category have poor structure. Dogmatic presentation of a single solution to the set task. This idea may be restated in different ways. Little support from the literature.
(2) = Some aspects of task addressed but no connection or causation of relationship of facts or concepts. Students’ works under this category are poorly structured. A range of material has been selected and most of the material selected is appropriate.

Arviointikriteerit - hyvä (3-4) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

(3) = Several concepts are integrated so that the coherent whole has meaning. Students’ works under this category are fairly well structured. Some issues identified. Attempt at a limited framework. Most of the material selected is appropriate.
(4) = Work is well structured with a clear introduction and conclusion. Framework exists which is well developed. Appropriate material with concepts integrated and connected. Content has logical flow, with ideas clearly expressed and application of knowledge or ideas. Clearly identifiable structure to the argument with discussion of differing views.

Arviointikriteerit - kiitettävä (5) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

5) = Students’ works under this category are well structured with clear introduction and conclusion. Issues clearly identified; clear framework for organizing discussion or stages of problem solving; appropriate material selected. Evidence of wide reading from many sources, including those researched by the student. Clear evidence of sophisticated analysis or innovative thinking. Ideas and concepts are connected, work provided evidence of higher order skills including analytical thinking, critique, critical thinking and creativity.