Courses & Units
Principal Preparation Program 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 | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Lisa Ehrich |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Summer school | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer school | 2/1/2024 | 15/1/2024 | 30/1/2024 | 25/2/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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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
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 079999 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,324.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
ESM762Teaching
| Assessment | Satisfactory participation in coursework|Critical Reflection (100%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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