Diploma in Educational Leadership & ManagementOrientation Session
Definition of ProfessionalLeadership
Define Educational Leadership!
Definition:Professional Leadership
Professional leaders foster learning, student achievement and teacher
development, lead towards a shared vision and undertake a continual
process of review.
Definition:Professional Leadership
Think of an educational leader that you worked for or observed…
What does this person do What qualities does this person have
that make you admire him or her as a leader?
The Role of the Professional Leader
Professional leaders perform two roles which co-exist: a management function; a leadership function.
A Critical Thinking Question
Do you think managers are the same as leaders? If not, explain the possible differences between them.
The Role of the Professional Leader
Professional leaders perform two roles which co-exist:
Control the operation of the profession - a management function;
Create a vision which promotes development and change - a leadership function.
The Role of the Professional Leader
Compare between these two vital roles leading and managing an educational
institute?
Leading & Managing
Leading is concerned with Managing is concerned with
Vision Strategic issues Transformation Ends People Doing the right
things
Implementation Operational issues Transaction Means Systems Doing things right
The Role of the Professional Leader
Leadership
What are the MUST have Qualities for Future
Leaders?
Success in Educational Leadership Develop a vision of quality education Formulate goals and objectives Develop creativity and initiative Be confident of success Conduct research Develop responsibility and interdependability Develop a good diary system
A Model of Professional Leadership
Standards for School Leaders
There are certain standards a School Leader needs to adhere to. Can you state
any?
Standards for School Leaders Facilitating a Shared Vision Developing and Sustaining An Effective Learning
Culture Maintaining A Productive Learning Environment Collaborating With A Diverse Community Ensuring Professional Integrity and Fairness Responding To The political, social, economic,
legal, and cultural context
Diploma in Educational Leadership & Management
Program Structure
Program Description The program is committed to the
development of leadership and managerial skills among educational and training professionals.
It is directly relevant to leaders working in public and private sector organizations.
The program prepares its graduates for the many challenges facing school administrators as it helps them unleashing their leadership skills and practicing all educational management tools.
Program Vision The Diploma in Educational Leadership and
Management Program endeavor to prepare its graduates for the many challenges facing school administrators.
It aims at providing hands-on opportunities for candidates to demonstrate proficiency and to practice leadership skills in their schools.
Program Mission
The program aims to present an opportunity for candidates to consider how educational leaders introduce and implement new educational programs, products and services in an organization.
Program Objectives
The Diploma in Educational Management & Leadership is Aligned with the Educational
Leadership Consortium Council (ELCC) Standards.
Program Objectives Candidates who complete the program are
educational leaders who have the knowledge & ability to promote the success of all students by
1. Facilitating the development, articulation, implementation & stewardship of a school vision of learning supported by the school community.
2. Promoting a positive school culture, providing an effective instructional program, applying best practice to student learning & designing comprehensive professional growth plans for staff.
Program Objectives Candidates who complete the program are
educational leaders who have the knowledge & ability to promote the success of all students by
Managing the organization, operations & resources in a way that promotes a safe efficient & effective learning environment.
Collaborating with families & other community members, responding to diverse community interests & needs, and mobilizing community resources.
Acting with integrity, fairly and in ethical manner. Understanding responding to, and influencing the larger
political, social, economic, legal & cultural context.
Program Course Structure & Duration Coursework is structured to assist students in
the development of their goals as they acquire current knowledge and skills common to educators specializing in leadership of educational organizations.
The program focuses on four main parts forming the basic framework for Educational Management practice.
Program Course Structure & Duration The subjects covered include:
roles of school principals, evaluating instructional programs, managing resources & personnel improving schools.
Program Coursework The program consists of four main parts Part 1: Schools & Principals: It focuses
on the complex nature of schools, the principal roles & responsibilities, effective schools for all students…etc
Part 2: Leadership Expectations: It focuses on principal behavior & instructional leadership, organizing & evaluating instructional programs, building & maintaining relationships …etc
Program Coursework The program consists of four main parts Part 3: Managerial Responsibilities: It
focuses on managing material resources, managing human resources, managing pupil services, providing a safe school environment…etc
Part 4: Vital Aspects of practice: It focuses on problem solving & decision making, collaborative effort for school improvement, career planning…etc
Program Coursework The program consists of four main parts Part 3: Managerial Responsibilities: It
focuses on managing material resources, managing human resources, managing pupil services, providing a safe school environment…etc
Part 4: Vital Aspects of practice: It focuses on problem solving & decision making, collaborative effort for school improvement, career planning…etc
Program Assessment & grading The Diploma in Educational Leadership & Management
is achieved by satisfactorily completing all tasks, action plans & assignments.
Grade C, Pass, students have completed the course satisfactorily. They have attained an adequate standard in all the modules.
Grade B, Pass with Merit, students have shown that they are able to relate the theoretical issues studied to practical teaching situations.
Grade A, Pass with Distinction, students have demonstrated an ability to express original thinking, & a sound knowledge of Leadership techniques
Program at a Glance Master new approaches to leadership Develop and implement effective strategies Evaluate the impact of new initiatives and
alliances Realign staff and financial resources Differentiate management and leadership
responsibilities Understand & overcome the challenges of
organizational change
Program Credentials This Programme is jointly managed by The College of Education at Eton
University & The School of Teacher Training at Notting Hill College
Eton University is accredited from The Accreditation Syndicate for Education & Training (ASET), The Quality Assurance Commission (QAC), The International Accreditation Organisation (IAO) & The International Commission for Higher Education (ICFHE); its programmes are recognised by Oxford & Cambridge Association of Managers (OXIM & CAMS), California University (FCE).
Notting Hill College is an institutional member of: The London Chamber of
Commerce, International Franchise Association,, The International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language, The College of Teachers, and The British Institute for Learning and Development.
Notting Hill College is also accredited by Pebble Hills University & Eton University
Program Attestation In our diligent attempt to help our alumni
excel, Notting Hill College is pleased to offer its well-established attestation service for our qualification holders.
The attestation comprises all education awards, including certificates, degrees and diplomas.
The service helps NHC graduates obtaining US Department of State Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) Embassy Attestation
Program Attestation Certificate authentication helps job seekers as
well as other aspirants, who wish to live, work or study overseas. The attestation seal
guarantees the acceptance of your certificate by employers, immigration bodies, and
government offices.
Certificate of Achievement
California AttestationUSA Attestation
Program Attestation
Educational LeadershipNelson Mandela: 8 Lessons of Leadership
1. Courage is not the absence of fear – it’s inspiring others to move beyond it.
2. Lead from the front – but don’t leave your base behind.
3. Lead from the back – and let others believe they are in front.
4. Know your enemy – and learn about his favorite sport.
5. Keep your friends close – and your rivals even closer.
6. Appearances matter – and remember to smile!
7. Nothing is black or white.8. Quitting is leading too. Time Magazine, July
21, 2008
Questions
Leadership = The Need• Future Leaders MUST:
• Think thoroughly• Think quickly about complex issues• Collaborate with diverse groups• Show good judgment• Stay on the current edge of school improvement
Aims of a Professional Leader Achieve the highest standards for all
students, through programmes which enable them to realise their full potential as individuals and develop the values needed to become quality members of the society.
Lead teachers towards new practices and new developments. They must lead by example, reward and foster excellence, facilitate collaborative relationships and discussion within the profession and respond to pedagogical change.
Standards for School Leaders Standard 3: A school administrator is an educational leader
who promotes the success of all students by ensuring
management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
Standard 4: A school administrator is an educational leader
who promotes the success of all students by collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
Standards for School Leaders Standard 5: A school administrator is an educational
leader who promotes the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
Standard 6: A school administrator is an educational
leader who promotes the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.
