Module XME-4704:
Measuring and Evaluating Impact
Module Facts
Run by School of Educational Sciences
30.000 Credits or 15.000 ECTS Credits
Organiser: Dr Susan Jones
Overall aims and purpose
To enable Headteachers to use data for informed decision making.
To empower Headteachers to develop a coaching culture that builds capacity of the workforce to effectively manage change.
Course content
• Explore the range of data available for educational leaders.
• Using appropriate data, the students will explore, measure and evaluate the impact of their leadership practice.
• An understanding and appreciation of coaching theories, skills and techniques which can be used as an effective tool for personal and professional learning and to manage change in the school.
• Reflection strategies, concepts and approaches.
Assessment Criteria
good
60-69%, Merit: Shows significant insight, offers sustained and relevant analysis, well researched and referenced and written with a clear structure and style.
50-59%, Pass: Clear evidence of planning leading to a good structure, sound understanding of theories and analysis, and good use of research supported by appropriate evidence.
threshold
40-49%, Fail: Some consideration given to planning and structure, limited in depth of analysis and use of research, but demonstrating some understanding of the subject matter.
30-39%, Fail: Below the threshold level for Masters’, despite showing a little evidence of relevant study and knowledge.
0-30%, Fail: Seriously deficient, lacking any real evidence of subject knowledge or understanding.
excellent
85-100%, Distinction: Outstanding work which demonstrates exceptional scholarship and is worthy of publication, or instrumental in developing professional practice.
70-84%, Distinction: Demonstrates excellence in power of analysis, argument, originality, range of research, organisation and stylistic quality.
Learning outcomes
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Critically evaluate and interpret data in order to draw conclusions for school improvement.
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Characteristics of a confident and ambitious leader who is able to reflect on his/her own practice and engages effectively in collaborative working.
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A comprehensive understanding of the effective use of data at both local and National level that informs ongoing development.
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A detailed knowledge of the principles and practice of coaching techniques and strategies in order to facilitate both individual and organisational behavioural change.
Assessment Methods
Type | Name | Description | Weight |
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Portfolio | 75.00 | ||
Reflective assignment | 25.00 |
Teaching and Learning Strategy
Hours | ||
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Tutorial | Scheduled learning – lecture, group work, tutorial. |
8 |
Independent and distance learning |
184 | |
Work-based learning | Placement learning |
108 |
Transferable skills
- Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
- Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
- Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
- Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
- Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
- Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
- Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
- Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
- Safety-Consciousness - Having an awareness of your immediate environment, and confidence in adhering to health and safety regulations
- Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
- Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
- Mentoring - Able to support, help, guide, inspire and/or coach others
- Caring - Showing concern for others; caring for children, people with disabilities and/or the elderly
- Management - Able to utilise, coordinate and control resources (human, physical and/or financial)
- Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
- Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others
- Leadership - Able to lead and manage, develop action plans and objectives, offer guidance and direction to others, and cope with the related pressures such authority can result in
Subject specific skills
• Critically evaluate and interpret data in order to draw conclusions for the school improvement project.
• Through coaching resolve complex organisational and practice issues within the context of the workplace, taking into consideration budgetary, political, strategic, ethical and social issues.
• Development of individuals’ capacity and motivation to contribute to system improvement.
Resources
Reading list
Essential OECD. 2017. The Welsh Education Reform Journey: A rapid policy assessment. [On-line]. Available at: http://www.oecd.org/education/The-Welsh-Education- Reform-Journey.pdf
Essential Whitmore, J. 2017. Coaching for Performance: The Principles and Practices of Coaching and Leadership (People Skills for Professionals). Nicholas Brealey publishing: London.
Essential Hawkins, P. 2012. The Welsh Coaching Programme – Overarching strategy of embedding a coaching culture in Welsh Education – National Leadership development group. [On-line]. Available at:https://www.nationalcollege.org.uk/transfer/open/mento ring-and-coaching-advanced-skills/mcadv-s07/mcadvs07-t03.html
Further Starr, J. 2016. The Coaching Manual: The Definitive Guide to The Process, Principles and Skills of Personal Coaching. Pearson business: London.
Further Goleman, D.2003. The New Leaders: Transforming the Art of Leadership. Time Warner Books: New York