Unit of Study: EDPA6016 - Organisations as Learning Communities
In a rapidly changing world the necessity for an organisation to improve performance in order to keep pace and even be in the forefront of changes is an imperative for long-term survival. This unit explores the concepts of the learning organisation, organisational learning and communities of practice. Emphasis is placed upon the importance of dialogue in organisational learning. The use of scenario analysis, scenario planning and learning histories as means of supporting organisational learning is studied.
Unit coordinator: Dr Kevin Laws
Classes: 13 wks x 2 hrs (lectures and tutorials)
Assessment: 2 written assignments
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This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
Doctor of Education
The Doctor of Education offers candidates the opportunity for advanced self-reflective research into the education profession and professional practice in education. The specific aim of the Doctor of Education is to develop research professionals, through completion of coursework and a research thesis.
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Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies is a one semester program for leaders and future leaders in education in a dynamic climate or educational change and innovation. It is not a program that results in a recognised teaching qualification.
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Graduate Certificate in Policy Studies
This course aims to equip students with conceptual skills required for practical policy analysis and policy development in educational and social and community services domains.
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Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies
The Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies is for trained teachers who wish to better understand educational theory and research. It is not a program that results in a recognised teaching qualification.
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Graduate Diploma in Public Administration
The Public Administration courses are designed for existing senior public servants of national, state, provincial and local governments. They provide a practical education experience to enhance existing skills. Public sector employees will be able to transfer skills from one agency/ministry to another.
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Master of Education
The Master of Education (MEd) is one of the largest postgraduate coursework programs in Australia, and is designed to develop and support the careers of trained teachers who are teaching professionals, educational administrators, researchers and policymakers. It is not a program that results in a recognised teaching qualification.
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Master of Education (Research)
This course focuses primarily on research in the area of education.
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Master of Philosophy in Education
This course is designed for students interested in pursuing research in the area of Education but not eligible to undertake a PhD.
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Master of Policy Studies
This Master of Policy Studies course aims to equip students with conceptual skills required for practical policy analysis and policy development in educational and social and community services domains.
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Master of Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration provides a practical educational experience to enhance existing skills for senior public servants of national, state, provincial and local governments. It gives public administrators the knowledge and skills enhancement in public administration to facilitate the transfer of skills from one agency/ministry to another. It is a degree relevant to all senior public sector employees.
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