Leading in HE Contexts
About leading in HE contexts
This unit considers theories, approaches and techniques of leadership appropriate for Higher Education. Participants will apply these theories to inform a critical reflection on how they lead in their own HE context and how they motivate and encourage followship.
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Unit learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
- Critically evaluate their leadership approaches reflecting on how they relate to relevant theories and ongoing plans for development.
- Construct an evidential record of leadership in action relevant to their HE context.
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Content
- Strategic leadership drawing on the external and internal drives that impact on the participant’s’practice.
- Distributed leadership in the context of leading in interprofessional/ interdisciplinary HE contexts.
- Transactional approaches linked to organisational structures and management.
- Transformation leadership to encourage innovation, creativity and wellbeing.
- Ethical leadership to include consideration of teleological and deontological approaches in a HE context.
- Exploration of followship in the contexts of the participant’s practice.
- Observing leadership in action, peer review activity.
- The practice of leadership including coaching, difficult conversations, communities of practice and mentorship.
- Reflective practice, self-awareness, and self-management of the participant’s leadership development and capacity.
- Leading and managing specific HE activities relevant to the participant.
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Unit assessment
- Oral Assessment: 10-15 minute oral assessment relating to the leadership portfolio (50%).
- Portfolio: Evidential record of leadership relevant to the participant’s HE context (2500-3000 words or equivalent)(50%).
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Unit overview
Number of credits 30 Mode of study online Number of sessions 5 Type of session workshops Assessment type and size 10-15 minute oral assessment (50%),
2500-3000 word or equivalent portfolio (50%)When will it run Spring Unit leader/contact Linda Matthews
How to apply
For more information and an informal chat about whether this unit is appropriate for you, contact the Unit Leader Linda Matthews l.matthews@mmu.ac.uk.
As well as registering below, in some circumstances you may need to complete an application form to study this unit. Please check on the application form page by clicking on the button below.
Delivery Dates and Registration
In addition to the webinar session, you will be asked to complete tasks between the sessions which involve meeting your peers on the course, for example working together to develop a presentation.
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Spring 2023
Leading in HE Contexts
- Taught sessions on Thursday 1pm - 3pm.
Closed: Unit full
Date Activity Location 2 Feb 2023 Session 1 online 16 Feb Session 2 online 9 Mar Session 3 online 30 Mar Session 4 online 27 Apr Session 5 online 5 June 2023 Submission Moodle 16 June 2023 Presentations
Contact us
Contact us
If you have any further questions, please contact Unit Leader Linda Matthews or Programme Administration using the contact details below.