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School of Education

Master of Educational LeadershipCOURSE INFORMATION

Sydney

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Excelsia College, Australia’s leading Christian Higher Education provider, is an innovative and creative community of people, who are passionate about excelling and growing academically, professionally, personally and spiritually. Established in 1983, our students and alumni embark on a journey of lifelong learning and leadership.

AboutEXCELSIA COLLEGE

WORLD CLASS MENTORSHIPBe mentored by and learn from engaged and committed staff who are approachable and passionate about education.

PASTORAL CAREExcelsia College prioritises pastoral care which is fully integrated throughout the program. It is important to the College that we meet the personal, social wellbeing and academic needs of student and staff.

ULTRA FAST INTERNET With speed of up to 1000 Mbps, making it Australia’s fastest campus* (*at the time of publication)

ALUMNI AND INDUSTRY NETWORK Over 3,000 alumni and accomplished academics around the world attest to our whole-of-person education.

OUR VISION: Excelsia contributes to making a better world through active participation in a life-transforming global Christian learning community.

OUR MISSION: Excelsia is an academic community benefiting the world by producing research characterised by exemplary scholarship consistent with a Christian world view, and graduates prepared to lead in a range of professions.

OUR VALUES

Our values reflect our vision and our mission:

1. Christ-likeness: striving to exemplify the life of Christ in our commitments, our actions and our relationships.

2. Innovation and Creativity: working with passion and imagination in a range of influential professions, to further God’s transformative work in the world.

3. Scholarship: creating a culture that values the search for truth, supports academic freedom and rewards rigorous thinking.

4. Service to the community: using our skills and abilities in and beyond the Institution in the service of others.

5. Lifelong learning: continually seeking knowledge, wisdom and capability to flourish and contribute in a changing world.

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

1. Deep Knowledge A deep, coherent and extensive knowledge of studied disciplines characterised by

intellectual openness, creativity and curiosity.

2. Critical Analysis Willingness and ability to analyse issues logically, consider different options and

viewpoints fairly, and make informed decisions in relevant artistic, academic and/or professional contexts and settings.

3. Lifelong Learning A commitment to lifelong learning characterised by a willingness and ability to

acquire, develop and apply knowledge and skills that facilitate positive adaptations to a changing world.

4. EffectiveCommunication Aptitude to communicate information, arguments and ideas effectively and ethically

through writing, speech and/or artistic expression as appropriate within each discipline.

5. Christian Ethical Action A sound knowledge and understanding of Christian values and beliefs, and of the

relevance of Christian faith to personal life, professional ethics, and social concerns.

6. Self Direction A capacity for self-directed learning and activity while working effectively with others in

scholarly, vocational, civic and/or artistic pursuits and endeavours.

7. Technical Competence Competence and facility with materials, processes and technologies relevant to

learned disciplines, generic information literacy and professional practice.

8. Responsible Innovation Oriented towards exhibiting intellectual and artistic enterprise, innovation and

independence in constructive, creative and responsible ways.

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CAMPUS FEATURES

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CONVENIENT LOCATION

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Social Work Academic Organisational Units

Library

Auditorium/Theatre

Recording Studio

Mac Lab

Drama & Music Specialist Rooms

Counselling Centre

Student FacilitiesFree WiFiStudy DesksSnacks BarFree Coffee Microwaves Frank Green Smart Cups

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Table Tennis Pool Table Air Hockey Table Outdoor BalconyBasketball Ring

TRANSPORT

5 min walk from Macquarie Park Metro Station

1 min walk to bus stop

Free Parking

CAMPUS FEATURES

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WHY STUDY ATEXCELSIA COLLEGE?

277,000 UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS41 AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES | 77 NON-UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS

90.1%

Overall Quality of Educational Experience

80.2% National Average

86.6%

72.9% National Average

Teaching Quality

82%

74.9% National Average

Student Support

Quality Indicators forLearning and Teaching

EXCELSIA OUTPERFORMED MOST TERTIARY EDUCATION PROVIDERS IN TEACHING QUALITY FOR POSTGRADUATE COURSES

With an overall student satisfaction rating of 90.9% (National Average 80.2%).

Results also highlight Excelsia’s commitment to providing a wide range of Student Support, with an overall rating of 86.6% (National Average 72.9%).

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The Excelsia Master of Educational Leadership degree provides aspiring, emerging and current leaders, managers or administrators in education with sound knowledge of theory and practice in educational leadership. Whether you are already in a leadership role or preparing to take the next step, this degree will help you extend your career in a variety of educational settings.

The Master of Educational Leadership at Excelsia College is an online degree which gives you the flexibility to navigate your way through the content and resources from anywhere you are. However, you’re not alone in this journey. In order to give you the support you need in an online environment, our experienced lecturers will conduct live online discussions where you will be able to connect with your lecturers and other students, and also have all your questions answered synchronously.

Each unit in this course is taught by our highly-experienced and well-qualified academic staff who have extensive experience in education in Australia and overseas.

Master of EDUCATIONALLEADERSHIP

Course Duration: 1 year full-time (2-4 years part-time)

Intake: February and July

Credit Points: 48 (8 units)

Delivery: 100% online

Available to: Domestic

IELTS: 6.5 with no band less than 6.0

AQF: Level 9

Financial Information: FEE-HELP available

For more information, refer to our Course Fees Page: excelsia.edu.au/current-students/financial-information/

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Scott has lived most of his life in Sydney, but he has also spent an extended period in China where he learned Mandarin and taught English. Prior to living in China, he worked as a secondary teacher for 9 years, teaching HSIE courses such as Geography, Legal Studies and Business Studies. Upon his return from China, he worked as the Academic Manager of a private English college in Sydney. After this, and following several years promoting Mandarin courses for the Department of Education, he went back into research.

Scott gained a Master of Applied Linguistics (TESOL) and a Master of Research in International Studies at Macquarie university. His subsequent PhD research focused on intercultural language teaching and teacher beliefs. Scott’s research interests lie in the fields of languages education, intercultural competence, teacher beliefs and pedagogy.

Scott SmithSenior Lecturer

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL PREREQUISITES The entry criteria for admission to the Master of Educational Leadership are:

• a four-year Bachelor of Education or equivalent qualification; and one of the following:

(i) the completion of postgraduate studies in a relevant field; OR

(ii) professional experience equivalent to one year full-time in a field considered by the Faculty to be appropriate to the program of study.

The entry requirements for those with postgraduate initial teaching education degree are:

• a bachelor’s degree AND ONE of the following postgraduate qualifications:

- Master of Teaching;

- Graduate Diploma in Education; OR

- Equivalent postgraduate teaching qualification

Visit the Applicants with Higher Education Page

The Master of Educational Leadership is not available to International Students.

Entry to this course will not be possible based on VET or TAFE studies or on Work and Life Experience alone.

EARLY EXIT QUALIFICATION Upon successful completion of first semester (4 units) of Master of Educational Leadership students will be able to exit early with following qualifications depending on the units studied:

a) Graduate Certificate in Education Leadership

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b) Graduate Certificate in Classroom and Curriculum Innovation

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Units

outcomes. Students are taught to use care and wisdom as they interpret research and evaluate current Australian data collection practices, acknowledging both the limitations and value of data-based decision making.

Leadership TheoryThe aim of this unit is not to provide a definition of leadership, but to discuss key aspects of the concept and their implications, in particular, the idea of a ‘leader’ as a role, or a person with particular qualities, or as a process; or, as is considered at length in this unit, a fluid combination of all these elements, the precise combination of which at any time and in any one situation will vary according to a host of factors, not the least of which is how people view themselves as ‘leaders’ and/ or ‘followers.’

RESEARCH UNITS*

Research MethodsEvaluate and learn to conduct informed research in the social sciences. Philosophical and theoretical approaches to research are coupled with practical research skills and an opportunity to design a research report. Research skills prepare students for lifelong learning and future success in postgraduate study, and are a valuable and influential tool as they engage with their learning communities as teacher leaders.

Applied Education Research ProjectBuilding on the foundation of the Research Methods unit and working with a Research

Supervisor, students conduct a self-led research project exploring a ‘real world’ problem in the field of education. Students identify and investigate their chosen topic, design and conduct professional research, and report their findings in a final seminar.* Compulsory

ELECTIVE UNITS

The Philosophy of Christian EducationThis unit explores a philosophy of education from a Christian perspective. Students examine theories about how worldviews are formed by our culture, and how our philosophy of education impinges on educational practice from a transformational perspective; They explore the

The Master of Educational Leadership comprises of 8 units:• Four core units• Two elective units• Two compulsory research units

CORE UNITS

Christian LeadershipThis unit provides students with a resilience model for spiritual and holistic wellbeing including practical strategies for coping and responding to change using Christian pillars of prayer, forgiveness, supportive communities, rest and renewal, gratitude, and hope. The unit explores the principles underpinning virtue ethics, intentional character and identity development, bioethics, and a Biblical response to relevant contemporary environmental, cultural, and social issues.

Leading Professional Learning CommunitiesUnderstand the way in which Lave & Wenger’s classic theory of community plays out in a professional learning community in which all members engage, imagine and support in the pursuit of knowledge. With the recognition that learning cultures are context-specific and constantly changing and growing, students will reflect on ways to apply theories to current work or school environments.

Leading Data-based Change ManagementExamine and critique decision making practices based on data and research in the context of a Christian definition of student

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concept of worldview, how it appropriates itself in a school, in vision and mission statements, in the classroom, in the individual and in an organisation. The concept of a biblical worldview, and the place of religious education in Australia, are examined and contextualised.

Leading classroom pedagogies: Instruction and Inquiry for EngagementStudy and critique a range of pedagogical approaches for learning and best practice. Students evaluate their personal pedagogies and are encouraged to

consider how their Christian faith influences their perspective. Digital and multimedia pedagogies, direct instruction and enquiry learning theories are discussed in depth.

EffectiveLeadership and ManagementLearn to apply a Christian worldview to leadership and management principles while developing a personal metaphor and mode of leadership. Students explore both the theory of successful leadership and historical examples, as well as sustainable leadership practices, ethics, management principles, spiritual leadership, gender,

emotions and other topics which must be understood in order to be an effective Christian leader.

Creativity and Innovation for LeadershipAppreciate the incredible influence a creative Christian leader can have in curriculum development, strategic planning, management, school cultures and pedagogical approaches. While studying models and theories of creativity and innovation, students learn to apply what they learn personally and to encourage others in their learning communities to value innovation.

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MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP COURSE PROGRESSION PLAN (12 MONTHS)

2021 Intake

Semester 1 2021 (4 units) Semester 2 2021 (4 units)

Core 1INT501 (C)Christian Leadership(Pre-req: N/A)

Core 3EDM502 (C)Leading Professional Learning Communities(Pre-req: N/A)

Core 2EDM506 (C)Leading Data-based Change Management(Pre-req: N/A)

Core 4BUS500 (C)Leadership Theory(Pre-req: N/A)

Elective 1(choose from 4 options)

Elective 2(choose from 4 options)

Research 1EDM509 (CAP) Research Methods(Pre-req: 2 Core units)

Research 2RES601 (CAP) Applied Education Research Project(Pre-req: EDM509)

Electives

EDM501 (E)The Philosophy of Christian Education(Pre-req: N/A)

EDM507 (E)Effective Leadership and Management(Pre-req: N/A)

EDM505 (E)Leading Classroom Pedagogies: Instruction and Enquiry for Engagement(Pre-req: N/A)

EDM508 (E)Creativity and Innovation for Leadership(Pre-req: N/A)

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CLASSROOM AND CURRICULUM INNOVATION COURSE PROGRESSION PLAN (6 MONTHS)

February 2021 Intake

Semester 1 2021 (4 units)

EDM501The Philosophy of Christian Education(Pre-req: N/A)

EDM502Leading Professional Learning Communities(Pre-req: N/A)

EDM505Leading Classroom Pedagogies: Instruction and Enquiry for Engagement(Pre-req: N/A)

EDM506Leading Data-based Change Management(Pre-req: N/A)

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Semester 2 2021 (4 units)

INT501Christian Leadership(Pre-req: N/A)

BUS500Leadership Theory(Pre-req: N/A)

Research 1EDM509 (CAP) Research Methods(Pre-req: 2 Core units)

Research 2RES601 (CAP) Applied Education Research Project(Pre-req: EDM509)

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