CQUniversity Unit Profile
EDED20500 Leadership Project
Leadership Project
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General Information

Overview

This unit aims to enhance your educational leadership capability and educational innovation through an in-depth investigation into a problem of professional relevance. You will critically review contemporary literature and analyse and apply relevant methodological approaches to your research. Drawing on this, you will develop, implement and report upon a research project related to leading educational change.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate
Unit Level: Level 8
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 7
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-requisite of successful completion of EDED20497 Leadership in the Educational Context ANDCo-requisite of EDED20498 and EDED20499 for the School Leadership Major ORCo-requisite of EDED20506 and EDED20507 (Disability and Inclusive Education Major) ORCo-requisite of EDED20509 and EDED20508 (Early Childhood Education Major) ORCo-requisite of EDED20510 and EDED20511 (STEM Major) 

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2018

Distance

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 50%
2. Research Assignment
Weighting: 50%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student feedback

Feedback

Change the residential school from compulsory to optional.

Recommendation

The residential school will be changed to optional.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Evaluate literature to develop a theoretical framework for an educational problem or opportunity
  2. Analyse and apply methodological approaches to a research problem
  3. Develop and implement a research project
  4. Analyse the research results and present findings to an intended audience.
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Written Assessment - 50%
2 - Research Assignment - 50%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Knowledge
2 - Communication
3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills
4 - Research
5 - Self-management
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility
7 - Leadership
8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 - Written Assessment - 50%
2 - Research Assignment - 50%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

Additional Textbook Information

NA

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Alison Elliott Unit Coordinator
a.elliott@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 09 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Introduction - Designing a Project Proposal

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Zoom Session – Tuesday 10 July at 7pm or by negotiation.

Consult with lecturer Dr David Turner to negotiate your first meeting.

Week 2 Begin Date: 16 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Part 1: Research Methods – An overview of potential approaches to a small scale project

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 23 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Part 2: Research Methods – An overview of potential approaches to a small scale project

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Optional full or half day workshop - Saturday 28 July Brisbane

Details of the workshop will be provided in Week 1.

Week 4 Begin Date: 30 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Planning and conducting a literature review

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 06 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Conducting a literature review. Continued

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 13 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 20 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Designing and implementing a research project.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Zoom Session – Thursday 23rd August. Details to be provide. Consult with your lecturer.

Week 7 Begin Date: 27 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Data gathering approaches

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Project Proposal Due: Week 7 Friday (31 Aug 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 8 Begin Date: 03 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Analysing results

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 10 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Analysing results

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 17 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Analysing results and presenting findings

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Zoom Session – Monday 17 September. Consult with lecturer re meeting time and details 

Week 11 Begin Date: 24 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Analysing results and presenting findings

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 01 Oct 2018

Module/Topic

Presenting your report

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 08 Oct 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Project Report Due: Review/Exam Week Friday (12 Oct 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
Exam Week Begin Date: 15 Oct 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

Optional Workshop in Brisbane on Saturday July 28th.

This optional workshop will focus on processes around planning and designing your research project, and will focus mainly on methodological issues. Because the group of students is small, we can personalise this session to ensure content is focused on your research context and proposed method, including seeking Ethics approval. The workshop will be held at the Brisbane CQU Campus. Specific details (location, commencement time, rooms etc) will be discussed and negotiated in the first and second week of the Term with the lecturer for this unit, Dr David Turner.

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Project Proposal

Task Description

Part A – Proposal

The first part of this task is to briefly outline the area of professional interest that is the focus of your Leadership Project and the approach you are considering. This will be presented to your lecturer in a succinct 500 word summary. Submission date should be within the first 3 to 4 weeks of the term. Submission date and process to be negotiated with the lecturer Dr David Turner.

Your lecturer will provide feedback on the topic and project design. You should identify important literature/theories you intend to reference in your project. While not assessable, this element of the first assessment for the unit will provide feedback important to ensuring the project can be completed within the time constraints of the unit.

Part B – Literature Review and Project Focus

In Part B the project is defined in terms of the problem or opportunity you are to examine and the theoretical framework (approach) to be employed. This is supported by a review of the approach and justification for it (e.g. Case Study, Action Research, etc) and an examination of current literature related to the subject of your project (e,g, professional learning, mathematics, impact of a implemented reading project etc.) This will be presented as an academic piece of writing so its structure, referencing and supported justification are  important. The submitted proposal should not exceed 2000 words.


Assessment Due Date

Week 7 Friday (31 Aug 2018) 11:45 pm AEST

Submit Part B via Moodle in Week 7 or at a date agreed in negotiation with the lecturer


Return Date to Students

Week 9 Friday (14 Sept 2018)

Propsal returned via Moodle in Week 9 or at a date agreed in negotiation with the lecturer


Weighting
50%

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Criteria
The task will be assessed according to the following criteria:
1. The written piece has clarity, uses an academic style and tone and is accurate in terms of referencing, spelling,
grammar and punctuation
2. The argument provided about the relevance of the project to school leadership
3. The theoretical framework developed is justified and clear
4. The project is focused and the approach taken is achievable within the provided timeframe
5. The relevance and range of literature presented in the literature review supports and informs the project.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Evaluate literature to develop a theoretical framework for an educational problem or opportunity
  • Develop and implement a research project


Graduate Attributes
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills
  • Research
  • Self-management
  • Ethical and Professional Responsibility
  • Leadership

2 Research Assignment

Assessment Title
Project Report

Task Description

The main element of this assessment task is the reporting and presentation (or 'write up') of the project outlining the research method, data collected, your findings and conclusions. This piece should not exceed 2000 words and, in addition to the analysis, should also provide direction/suggestions for further research.

You must also submit a PowerPoint (or similar presentation) that in less than 15 slides outlines material presented in Assessment Task 1 and 2. For example- the project problem or opportunity, a snapshot of the relevant literature from the literature review, the project design and methodological approach, its findings and recommendations for further research. This presentation should be submitted via Moodle, together with your Project Report.


Assessment Due Date

Review/Exam Week Friday (12 Oct 2018) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (19 Oct 2018)


Weighting
50%

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Criteria
The task will be assessed according to the following criteria:
1. The written piece has clarity, uses an academic style and tone and is accurate in terms of referencing, spelling,
grammar and punctuation.
2. The reported implementation of the project outlining key milestones.
3. The discussion related to the project’s limitations and the recommendations made for a future investigation.
4. The quality of the analysis undertaken and presentation of the findings.
5. The PowerPoint presentation is concise, supported by the literature and clearly outlines the project and direction
for further research.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit both the Project Report and the Power Point via Moodle during exam week.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Evaluate literature to develop a theoretical framework for an educational problem or opportunity
  • Analyse and apply methodological approaches to a research problem
  • Develop and implement a research project
  • Analyse the research results and present findings to an intended audience.


Graduate Attributes
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills
  • Research
  • Ethical and Professional Responsibility

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?