Instructional Leadership

Program Overview

This Instructional Leadership program equips students with theories and methods to lead educational change and improvement. It emphasizes practical application of research to refine instructional practices and develop leadership skills. Graduates can pursue roles as instructional leaders and educational change advisors in various educational settings, fostering collaboration and innovation in the field of education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This major explores theories and methods of instruction, educational change, and leadership. It focuses on the practical application of research in the dynamic world of education. Students will learn concrete ways to assess, refine, and improve their instructional practice and develop a diverse repertoire of teaching methods. The program examines approaches to leadership and educational change, including processes for initiating, implementing, and sustaining change; the role of professional learning, coaching, and conferencing in supporting instructional change; leading with emotional intelligence; change agent; and leadership styles.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this major, students will be able to:

• Design, implement, and lead instructional change programs and initiatives, informed by research in their teaching context.
• Design and lead professional learning programs to support colleagues in instructional change.

Description:

The practical skills and knowledge gained in the course can be used in a variety of education and training contexts, including schools, colleges, private training organizations, workplaces, tertiary, adult, and higher education settings.

• Part-time, on-campus, or online options help students fit study into their working life.
• Dedicated Student Success Advisors support students throughout their postgraduate journey.
• Experienced teaching professionals mentor students and support them in becoming confident, creative, and flexible educators.

What you’ll learn:

• How to use a diverse range of instructional methods and understand the research which supports their use.
• Approaches to educational leadership and change.
• How to recognize, develop, and work with change agent and leadership styles.
• Processes for initiating, implementing, and sustaining change in educational contexts.
• The role of professional learning and coaching in supporting instructional change and teacher development.

Careers:

Upon completion of this major, students will be prepared for roles such as:

• Instructional Leader