PG DIP IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAMME)

Program Overview

The Maynooth University PG Dip in Educational Leadership and Management (Future Leaders Programme) equips teachers with practical skills and theoretical knowledge for leadership roles in education. Delivered through a blended learning model, the program covers six modules, including innovation, communication, research, and legal contexts. Graduates are prepared for positions such as principals, deputy principals, and curriculum coordinators.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• This program is designed for teachers who are already in leadership roles and for those who are seeking or seeking to develop leadership skills.
• It is delivered by experienced leaders, educators, and academics from various professional education roles.

Outline:

• This program consists of six taught modules delivered via lectures, seminars, and tutorials.
• The modules are:
• Leading and Managing Educational Innovation
• Leadership for Enhancing Cultures of Communication
• Participative Research as Leadership Practice
• **The Person and The Professional: Who am I as a Leader?

• Legal Contexts, Policy and Practice

Teaching:

• The program is delivered through a blended learning model that involves face-to-face engagement, online modules, and group projects.
• Peer learning and collaboration are emphasized throughout the program.

Careers:

• This program prepares graduates for a variety of leadership roles in educational settings, such as:
• Principals
• Deputy Principals
• Heads of Department
• Curriculum Coordinators
• Special Educational Needs Coordinators

Other:

• The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to study at their own pace.
• Students can also choose to exit the program with a Postgraduate Diploma and return to complete a Master's program at a later date.

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