Instructional Leadership

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 5125
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Course ID
202025
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to introduce students to the theories of instructional leadership through evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning leadership. Students will explore current leadership theories related to leading learning and teaching and how to lead for assessment, measurement, and evaluation. Furthermore, students will explore how to interrogate evidence for learning and teaching to develop strategies to enhance learning and teaching outcomes. These aims will be contextualised in schools and education systems to develop approaches to improving student learning outcomes.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand current theories and research on learning and teaching
  • Critique instructional leadership practice and processes
  • Evaluate how instructional leadership can create change in diverse education settings

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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