Leading Transformative Change in Education

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Free Online Course: Leading Transformative Change in Education provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 4 weeks long, 3-4 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from edX. Leading Transformative Change in Education is taught by Professor John Fischetti and Dr Scott Imig.

Overview
  • Explore methods and strategies to critique and rethink organisational practices in education; develop staff and student wellbeing; and use coaching to support and lead change in your workplace.

    You will develop leadership capacities in

    • flexibility and creative thinking
    • conflict resolution
    • personnel development, and
    • coaching and team building

    You will be guided in devising a plan to positively transform your educational organisation and develop your staff.

    This course is aimed at school teachers in leadership roles who are looking to advance their career as a:

    • head teacher
    • assistant or deputy principal
    • principal
    • organisational leader
    • or in educational policy or advisory roles.

    This course certificate offers 12 hours of high-quality professional development for current and aspiring leaders. It may be used by participants to apply in their school systems for professional learning credit.

Syllabus
  • Week 1

    • Revisiting the 'Bringing the Good Weather' framework
    • Rethinking business as usual--analysing policies in your organisation

    Week 2

    • Embracing wellbeing inside leadership

    Week 3

    • Developing your coaching skills to facilitate change
    • Exploring your situational leadership.

    Week 4

    • Planning your first 100 days. Articulating your vision and engaging your team
    • Presenting your action assessments.