Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Senior Lecturer
Laurie Field
Contact via (+61 2) 9850 8683
Building X5B Rm 279
By arrangement
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
This Unit is based on EDCN841, but refocused and adapted for MRes students
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Unit description |
Unit description
This Unit examines organisational theories applied to educational settings, with particular reference to implications for leadership and management and organisational change. In considering these areas, students will review research approaches used to investigate organisational issues and challenges within educational institutions.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Each assessment activity--three Reflective Tasks, three Forums and the Case Study--must be completed in order to pass this Unit.
Your level of achievement will be assessed in terms of:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Reflective Task 1 | 15% | No | Week 5 |
Forum 1 | 10% | No | Week 5 |
Reflective Task 2 | 15% | No | Week 8 |
Forum 2 | 10% | No | Week 8 |
Reflective Task 3 | 0% | No | Week 12 |
Forum 3 | 0% | No | Week 12 |
Literature Review | 50% | No | Week 13 |
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 15%
A Reflective Task relating to structural terms and structuring principles. (N.B. All three RTs have the same weighting = 15% and you will elect to do two of these)
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 10%
A Forum relating to structure and operating environment. (N.B. All three Forums have the same weighting = 10% and you will elect to do two of these)
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 15%
A Reflective Task relating to organisational learning rhetoric and reality. (N.B. All three RTs have the same weighting = 15% and you will elect to do two of these)
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 10%
A Forum relating to teamwork and control. (N.B. All three Forums have the same weighting = 10% and you will elect to do two of these)
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 0%
A Reflective Task relating to understanding emotion in organizations. (N.B. All three RTs have the same weighting = 15% and you will elect to do two of these)
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 0%
A Forum relating to teamwork and control. (N.B. All three Forums have the same weighting = 10% and you will elect to do two of these)
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 50%
Assignment that considers research relating to educational institutions as organisations. In the process, the current status of knowledge is identified, as are gaps or areas of dispute in the literature, and methodology is reviewed.
This unit is available via iLearn, and requires internet access. Regardless of whether you are an internal or external student, face to face sessions are also offered and you are encouraged to attend if you live locally. These are scheduled for the following Saturdays: 7 March, 28 March and 16 May, in each case 9.30 to 1.30.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by: