Course summary
‘What I wished I knew about Leadership’, is a culmination of 20 years in education with 15 of these in school leadership. I have had many amazing leaders combined with leaders I have modelled the ‘me I don’t want to be’ off. In this learning series, I will focus on the fundamental elements of leadership I wished I had known before I dived in. Whether a teacher, teacher leader or school leader, we all find ourselves in situations where we are supporting or leading colleagues in a PLC, leading a team in an area of expertise, or leading the learning within your classroom. The tips and tricks can be easily transferred because we are all in the same business of educating people - young, old, big, small and everyone in between.
Video transcript
Have you ever wondered why you might lean on particular skills or attributes that we often refer to as strengths? Have you reflected on why these are your strengths? Do you know why some people are considered difficult or hard to lead? All of these dispositions are part of human nature, however, if we understand these particular defaults within ourselves, we have a great ability to connect, collaborate and empathise with our colleagues, those that lead us and those we lead.
You will learn:
- about the gap in how research discusses leadership development and evolution.
- the importance of having a strong and clear understanding of how ‘self’ influences our way of being
- how leadership of others can be influenced by others' personal beliefs and values, and how these cannot be changed without strong leadership and understanding.
Course time:
This course is expected to take between 30 to 45 minutes. Perfect for after work or during a spare period. You will have ongoing access via your user dashboard.
Accreditation:
All of our courses are mapped to the Australian Professional Teacher Standards (AITSL), and your completion can be logged as relevant, teacher-identified professional development activity with all Australian state teaching regulatory authorities. To do this, grab your certificate of completion from your personal dashboard once the course is complete.
- Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.
- Participate in professional and community networks and forums to broaden knowledge and improve practice.
- Contribute to collegial discussions and apply constructive feedback from colleagues to improve professional knowledge and practice.
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Course Content
What I Wished I knew About Leadership
Course Instructor
Steven has been an educator for over 20 years and a principal, system and senior leader in the Victorian education system for over a decade. His book ‘The Art of Skimming Stones: Leading Sustained Improvement in Schools’ is a culmination of experience directed into an effective and achievable leadership model. Over his journey, he has built a passion for designing, trialling and refining adult learning architecture for educators and leaders to ensure we are on the path for sustained, ongoing improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I log this PD with my states teaching authority?
Yes! Our courses are mapped to the Australian Professional Teacher Standards (AITSL), and your completion can be logged as elective PD hours with your state's teaching regulatory authority. To do this, grab your certificate of completion from your personal dashboard once the course is complete.
How long will this take to complete?
This course is expected to take between 30 to 45 minutes. Perfect for after work or during a spare period. You will have ongoing access via your user dashboard.
Will I get proof of completion?
You will get a Cool.org certificate when you finish to prove that you have completed this course. You can access this certificate (and your course progress!) anytime via your personal dashboard.
Is this course accredited?
All of our courses are mapped to the Australian Professional Teacher Standards (AITSL), and your completion can be logged as relevant, teacher-identified professional development activity with all Australian state teaching regulatory authorities. To do this, grab your certificate of completion from your personal dashboard once the course is complete.
- Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.
- Participate in professional and community networks and forums to broaden knowledge and improve practice.
- Contribute to collegial discussions and apply constructive feedback from colleagues to improve professional knowledge and practice.
Who are the instructors?
This course is designed in consultation with teachers, principals, psychologists, counsellors, scientists, and all manner of experts in the education field.
Cool.org's curriculum team continually reviews and refines our resources to be in line with changes to the Australian Curriculum and best educational practice, so you can be sure your learning is at the cutting edge of education theory.
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