Within the university there are many examples of leadership. One of them is pedagogical leadership. This course puts a pedagogical leadership perspective on various aspects of education and learning.
During the course you will be able to develop your understanding of what pedagogical leadership means and develop the ability to handle different stakeholders' requirements regarding undergraduate studies.
The course is for those who already are, or who are going to be, pedagogical leaders or the equivalent. The equivalent can be for example, director of studies, programme co-ordinator, course co-ordinator at a department or within a faculty.
Quotes from previous participants
"My expectations were primarily to grow in my role as a teacher and receive help to define that role. I think that was what I have got."
Course content
Leadership inside and outside the academy
Requirements, responsibilities, and the authority of a pedagogical leader
Conflict and conflict resolution
Leading groups and individuals
The relationship of a pedagogical approach to pedagogical leadership
Current issues for pedagogical leaders
Pedagogical performance reviews
Pedagogical perspectives on educational planning
Quality in education and student learning
The course is designed to allow the participants a high degree activity where the participant's own knowledge, experiences and reflections are a valuable contribution to knowledge acquisition during the course. The course is based on a pedagogical approach that includes working near to the participants' experiences and everyday work and offers considerable opportunities for reflection upon the activities. In addition to the participants' own activities the course includes lectures, seminars and course readings.
The number of course days: the course includes 10 working days of which six are scheduled and four are for individual work. The times are 8:30-16:00 with an hour for lunch.
There will be an administrative fee of SEK 5000 if you cancel your participation three weeks or later before the course starts. This also applies in case of non-show without notice or early interruption of the course.
Notification of admission is sent to applicants about 2 weeks after the application deadline. Read more about our general admission and selection here.
