Principal Preparation Program unit (EDP710)

Introduction

This unit is aligned to the Principal Preparation Program (formerly titled Shadowing for Aspiring Principals) professional learning delivered by the Professional Learning Institute (PLI) - Department of Education, Children and Young People (DEYCP), Tasmania. The nationally recognised program takes account of contemporary learning models for the development of future principals. It provides participants with an understanding of the practices that underpin the work of effective principals. Aspiring principals develop a self-understanding of their leadership style and emotional intelligence skills and enrich their capability to become a school principal.
The key components of the program for aspiring principals include:
•    Completing the Australian Professional Standard for Principals 360° Reflection Tool
•    Accessing professional learning and skill development through reading, discussions, networks, and case studies
•    Observing another principal by engaging in a continuous shadowing experience for up to five days, plus follow-up reflective conversations
•    Working with a trusted colleague to learn what effective principals do
•    Being exposed to other leadership styles
•    Developing a school leadership action research learning project.

Summary

Unit name	Principal Preparation Program
Unit code	EDP710
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Associate Professor Lisa Ehrich
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of adult learning principles
• Critically reflect on learning from the Principal Preparation Program and relevant literature
• Articulate a critically defensible personal leadership approach and how that will inform own practice
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, develop, implement, analyse and reflect upon a workplace leadership project
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate in written and oral forms in a scholarly and appropriate manner

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ESM762

Teaching

Assessment	Satisfactory participation in coursework|Critical Reflection (100%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	DECYP identified reading materials for this unit. Some of these readings can be found on the MyLO site for the unit.

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