| CODE | PSY5611 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Psychology of Leadership | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Psychology | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This unit examines the Psychology of Leadership and Management in detail, as specifically applied to Catholic Leadership in schools. Students will learn about and critically examine the classical and modern theories of leadership, including evidence from the latest research on transactional and transformational leadership and their application to a Catholic school context. Hands on sessions, where students will be able to identify, discuss, and challenge their own leadership styles will also be included. The specific local context of Catholic school will be kept in mind through the use of relevant examples, case studies, and discussions. Study-unit Aims: - Understanding and critically appraising the main classical theories of leadership including the concepts of autocratic, democratic and laissez faire leadership; - Understanding and critically appraising modern conceptions of leadership including transactional and transformational leadership; - Understanding and critically appraising the similarities and differences between leadership and management; - Understanding one's personal leadership style; - Examining the latest research on educational leadership, with particular reference to the specific context of Catholic schools and their ethos; - Applying all the above to Catholic Leadership in schools in Malta. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Know how to define and critically appraise autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles in different contexts; - Know what transactional and transformational leadership entail and be able to critically appraise their use in different contexts; - Understand and critically apprais the principles behind contingency theories of leadership; - Understand the strengths and weaknesses of their own particular leadership style; - Consider the complex relationship between leadership and power; - Discuss and critically appraise gender based and cross cultural issues in leadership; - Critically appraise all ofthe above in the light of the Catholic approach to school leadership. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Assess their own predominant leadership style as well as that of others; - Transfer the knowledge gained about leadership into actual situations which they may encounter in the workplace; - Examine the impact of different leadership styles on individual and group behaviour; - Increase sensitivity towards issues of diversity (such as gender, culture and sexual orientation) in individuals. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Text: Northouse, P. G. (2014). Introduction to Leadership Concepts and Practice (3rd ed.). Sage Publications Supplementary Readings: Belmonte, A., & Cranston, N. (2009). The religious dimension of lay leadership in Catholic schools: preserving Catholic culture in an era of change Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, Vol.12(3), p.294-319 Buchanan, M. T. (ed - 2012). Leadership and religious schools: International perspectives and challenges. Continuum Publications Cauchi Cushcieri R. A. (2008). The view from the top: A study on educational leadership in Roman Catholic schools in Malta. Doctoral Dissertation Williams, H. S., & Johnson, T. L. (2013). Strategic leadership in schools. Education, 133(3), p. 350-355 Hermans, C.A.M., & Koerts, E. (2013). Towards a model of influence of spirituality on leadership: empirical research of school leaders on Catholic schools in the Netherlands. Journal of Beliefs & Values, Vol.34(2), p.204-219 Hernandez, M., Eberly, M. B., Avolio, B. J., & Johnson, M. D. (2011). The loci and mechanisms of leadership: Exploring a more comprehensive view of leadership theory. The Leadership Quarterly, 22(6), p.1165-1185 Hobbie, M., Convey, J.J., & Schuttloffel, M.J. (2010). The impact of Catholic school identity and organizational leadership on the vitality of Catholic elementary schools. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice,Vol.14(1), p.7-24 Marino, J. (2010). Creating Meaningful Leadership in Catholic Secondary Schools Momentum, Vol.41(3), p.14-16 Parris, D. & Peachey, J. (2013). A systematic review of servant leadership theory in organizational contexts. Journal of Business Ethics, 113(3), p.377-393 Schuttloffel, M. J. "mimi" (2013). Contemplative leadership practice: the influences of character on Catholic school leadership. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, Vol.17(1), p.81-104 Striepe, M., & O'Donoghue, T. (2014). Servant Leadership in a Catholic School: A Study in the Western Australian Context. Education Research and Perspectives, Vol.41(1), p.130-153 Other studies in: The Leadership Quarterly; Educational Management Administration and Leadership; Leadership; Journal of Research on Leadership Education |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Independent Study | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Gottfried Catania |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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