6 ECTS credits
180 h study time

Offer 2 with catalog number 4016612FNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.

Semester
2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
English
Topics
Profession development models for education prof
Leadership capacity development for educational
Analyse questions and problems related to professi
Enhance mentoring and coaching stills through prac
Faculty
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Department
Educatiewetenschappen
Educational team
Chang Zhu (course titular)
Activities and contact hours
22 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
Course Content

This course focuses on theories and practices regarding professional development and leadership (PDL).

In this course, students will acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes to design learning paths for professionals and enhance their professional leadership skills based on recent findings of research on professional development and leadership. 

A focus will be given on the definitions & linking the two concepts of professional development & leadership, including:
- Professional Development Theories
- Application of theories
- PD Models
- Leadership theories & leadership styles

Specific learning objectives of this course include:

  • Understand the concept of professional development
  • Understand the concept of leadership and leadership development
  • Understand the relevance and importance of professional development in general and especially in the education sector
  • Understand the relevance and importance of leadership development in general and especially in the education sector
  • Apply concepts of professional develop to develop and implement professional development programme or training
  • Apply concepts and theories of leadership development to develop and implement leadership development programme or training

 The students will apply relevant theories and models into a professional development and leadership (PDL) project design. 

Course material
Handbook (Recommended) : Educational Leadership: Personal Growth for Professional Development, 1st edition, Harry Tomlinson, Sage, 9780761967774, 2004
Digital course material (Recommended) : Additional course material will be available, Canvas
Additional info

Course material will be available on Canvas E-Learning platform.

Generative AI can be used in this course, further details will be provided during course activities and the Canvas Course Platform. Any use of generative AI should be properly referenced.

Learning Outcomes

Algemene competenties

  • The students will understand the key concepts (theories and models) on professional development and leadership.
  • The students will be able to analyse, design and implement professional development and leadership development trajectories.
  • The students will be able to understand the trends such as learning at the workplace, learning organisations, communities of practice,…
  • The students will be able to integrate the knowledge, skills and apply theories and models into a PDL project design.
  • Understand the relevance and importance of professional development in general and especially in the education sector
  • Understand the relevance and importance of leadership development in general and especially in the education sector
  • Apply concepts of professional develop to develop and implement professional development programme or training
  • Apply concepts and theories of leadership development to develop and implement leadership development programme or training

In addition, the following transveral skills will be facilitated and developed: Reflective mindset, Collabaration skills, Critical Thinking skills, Self professionalisation skills, Creative and innovative skills, Leadership skills, Communication skills, and Facilitating skills. 

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 20% of the final mark.
PRAC Teamwork determines 60% of the final mark.
SELF Practical Assignment determines 20% of the final mark.

Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Oral exam with a relative weight of 20 which comprises 20% of the final mark.

    Note: Oral exam

Within the PRAC Teamwork category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Group assignment with a relative weight of 60 which comprises 60% of the final mark.

    Note: Group assignment

Within the SELF Practical Assignment category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Individual assignment with a relative weight of 20 which comprises 20% of the final mark.

    Note: Individual assignment

Additional info regarding evaluation

The examination will be based on:

1.            Group (project) work

2.            Practical assignment 

3.            Oral Exam 

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Educational Sciences: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Educational Sciences: Standaard traject