In an era of high stakes accountability and rising expectations, the CCL's Education Sector (ES) group brings a leadership development resource to contemporary educators to assist them with the tough but critical job of reforming and restructuring schools and school districts. Strengthening the leadership capability of those responsible for K-12 public and private schools, colleges, and universities so that educational reforms for excellence can occur is its unique and important mission.

Producing Breakthrough Results in Education

One example of the breakthrough results our programs produce is found in the experiences of the South Carolina Department of Education. Personnel statistics showed nearly half of the state's principals would be eligible to retire within five years, creating an unprecedented demand for new school leaders.... [-]

Become a primary or secondary school teacher

If you have a bachelor degree in any field other than education and want to become a school teacher, USQ’s Master of Learning and Teaching will get you there. This all new master’s level degree will equip you with an advanced and comprehensive understanding of education and thoroughly prepare you for your new career.

Majors

Primary Secondary

Professional experience

There are 60 days of supervised professional experience placements and 20 days of an unsupervised internship at a 50 percent teaching load in a school or other approved educational context. You also have the opportunity to undertake some of your professional experience overseas.... [-]

Full Fee Paying

Further your teaching career

Educators play a vital role in developing the capacity of citizens to use knowledge to learn, develop and participate in our contemporary world. The Master of Education aims to extend your expertise, helping you to become a leader in Education. It is also offered completely online, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime.

Majors

Adult, Professional and Workplace Learning Applied Linguistics Career Development Curriculum and Pedagogical Leadership Leading and Managing Educational Organisations Multicultural Education Online and Distributed Learning

Other specialisations are available within the Masters of Education (Commonwealth Supported Place) program.... [-]

Master of Educational Leadership

Enhance your career prospects with a specialised programme that challenges you personally and professionally. Make a difference to the quality of education and create opportunities for your future leaders in education.

Work with academics who are internationally recognised for their leadership research and practice. Develop the skills, knowledge and dispositions to be an effective educational leader.

Complete coursework at a pace that suits you – part-time while you work, or full-time over 18 months. This qualification can also be studied at the University of Waikato Tauranga.

Programme highlights:

Examine leadership systems and practices to support change and innovation in organisational contexts. Inquire into personal leadership practice. Understand, critique and contribute to the educational research that is shaping New Zealand's educational policy and practice Locate leadership work in a framework of social justice and seek to make a difference for high-needs students. Develop the skills, knowledge and dispositions to be an effective educational leader Enhance leadership networks by contributing to a vibrant professional learning community Flexible delivery (NET/Block course) Admission and enrolment ... [-]

Be at the forefront of educational change

If you are keen to address some of the key challenges facing education and help develop professional learning communities across Australia and around the world, then this course is an outstanding springboard for an impressive leadership career within the education sector.

During this two-year course, you will examine international policy trends and learn to develop evidence-based curriculums to improve education practices. Combining your professional knowledge and capabilities, you will develop a substantial research paper, which you will then present as part of a group-based capstone unit.

At the completion of your course, you will have a solid understanding of the issues facing education, both locally and globally, and will be ready to enhance your career as a senior professional in education.... [-]