LEADERSHIP, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

EDU5LDI

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces students to some of the major issues that dominate today's thinking about organisational leadership. It provides students an opportunity to explore and critique the need for leaders in education and other organisations to implement suitable leadership strategies and approaches that will effectively respond to the diverse management and leadership needs of today's complex and culturally diverse organisations. Participants examine the context of the changing demographics of today's organisation and the eminence of globalisation, along with the need for paradigmatic-shift in conventional leadership mindsets and practices towards diversity and inclusion. Relevant theories of diversity and inclusion are investigated including: theory of equity and attribution, as they relate to ethnicity, race, religion, gender, sexuality and age. Students will demonstrate a fact-based understanding of existing case studies and models of best leadership practices, and a critical awareness of relevant factors influencing leadership effectiveness.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Jo Lampert

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: Engage with readings with a focus on current ideologies of leadership. Reflect on leadership that contributes to supporting and managing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Asynchronous activity online engaging with materials provided on LMS. Class activities undertaken in the face-to-face lecture/workshop.

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

The Oxford handbook of critical management studies

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Alvesson, M., Bridgeman, T., & Wilmot, H

Year: 2011

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

ISBN: 0199237719, 9780199237715

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Managing diversity: Towards a globally inclusive workplace

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Barak, M.

Year: 2017

Edition/Volume: 3rd ed

Publisher: SAGE

ISBN: 1483386147, 9781483386140

Chapter/article title: N/A

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The Lies that Bind: Rethinking Identity

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Appiah, K.A.

Year: 2018

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: PROFILE BOOKS

ISBN: 1782833900, 9781782833901

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Leadership: Understanding its global impact

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Daglish, C., & Miller, P.

Year: 2010

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, PRAHAN, VIC

ISBN: 0734610793, 9780734610799

Chapter/article title: N/A

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World class diversity management: A strategic approach

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Thomas, R.

Year: 2010

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: BERRETT-KOEHLER

ISBN: N/A

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Culturally proficient Leadership: The personal journey begins within

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Terrel, E. K., Lindsey, R.B. & Lindsey, D.B.

Year: 2018

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: SAGE

ISBN: 150638529X, 9781506385297

Chapter/article title: N/A

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URL: N/A

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Managing diversity and inclusion

Resource Type: Other resource

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Syed J., & Ozbilgin, M.

Year: 2015

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: SAGE

ISBN: N/A

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Critically examine the terms diversity and inclusion, equity and attribution
02. Identify key issues affecting diversity and inclusion in contemporary workforce with particular reference to education
03. Identify contemporary leadership capabilities that contribute to effective diversity and inclusive practices in education and develop a personal critical perspective on models of best leadership practices.
04. Demonstrate awareness of the impacts of globalisation and the changing demographics in the workplace and how these relate to education
05. Critically examine how prevailing leadership practices respond local contexts of diversity and inclusion in Australia and in various international contexts, particularly the Asia-Pacific.
06. Critique the theories of equity and attribution, as they relate to diversity and inclusion.
07. Critically examine how prevailing leadership practices respond to the situation nationally and in various international contexts, particularly the Asia-Pacific.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 39-46, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jo Lampert

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 39 - 40
Four 6.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 39 to week 40 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes will be held: Mon 21, Wed 23, Sat 26, Sun 27 September, 10am-4pm 2020

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 39 - 46
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 39 to week 46 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Reflection and analysis of literature-1000 words. Identified readings on LMS Reading list require students to engage with the selected readings and critically review.

N/AOral presentationIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2

Class Presentation. Presentation requires weekly active online group forums. Students identify a theme to develop and discuss for presentation.

N/AOtherIndividualNo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7

Essay 3000 words. Ongoing scaffolding of the task through class discussions, online forums, and additional readings. Students are also encouraged to discuss draft papers in class with peers.

N/AOtherIndividualNo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7