Master of Education Degrees

ISL programs are recognized for advanced standing in Masters of Education Degrees from major Universities world-wide.

Master of Professional Education – International School Leadership, Western University

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Partnership as of June 2016
100% online 8 course Master’s degree
Developed and delivered in collaboration with OPC/ISL
Courses include:

Leadership and Schools for the 21^st Century	Review major relevant leadership theories and their application to leadership. Examine the attributes of effective school leaders for 21st century teaching and learning using international leadership framework. Identity the characteristics of effective schools using a variety of school effectiveness frameworks. Probe problems and challenges confronted by leaders in varying contexts and cultures. (.50 credit)
Conducting Site-Based Research in Intercultural Settings	Explore a number of methods for conducting field-based research in intercultural contexts, such as: program evaluation, action research, critical reflective practice and cross-cultural techniques and modes of inquiry. (.50 credit)
Strategic Processes for School Improvement Planning	Examine how school leaders aim to achieve school improvement through a focus on the development of effective and practical school plans. Explore the role of evidence-based decision making, the use of data-driven strategies, the application of monitoring strategies and the concept of implementation fidelity. (.50 credit)
Organizational Capacity Building	Examine the role of emotional and cultural intelligence in creating the foundations for group and individual professional learning. Investigate the dynamics of various social structures that promote and facilitate professional learning. Explore strategies to improve relational trust, professional capital, and collective efficacy. Probe effective classroom practices: learning styles, universal design, inquiry-based learning and, assessment and instructional strategies. (.50 credit)
Intercultural Learning Capacity Building	Examine a number of models of intercultural learning from psychological, sociological and philosophical traditions. Investigate frameworks of ‘intercultural competence,’ ‘transformative learning,’ and ‘difficult knowledge’ and how they could be employed in conceptualizing one’s own research. (.50 credit)
Individual Capacity Building	Investigate personal factors and thought processes that impact leadership effectiveness. Consider the role of reflection, self-assessment, and performance appraisal in improvement efforts. Examine the notion of ‘ethical fitness’ by probing ethical leadership dilemmas. Explore coaching and mentoring as strategies for improvement at the individual level. (.50 credit)
Capstone	A culminating course in which candidates work together on framing, analyzing, and responding to problems and challenges they encounter in their leadership practice. (1.0 credit)

Prior-learning Credit
Two courses with the completion of ISL Certificate Level 1 (Modules 1-6) with the Master’s Dimension (Module 13)
One course with the completion of ISL Certificate 1 (Modules 1-6)

Further information: Contact Kaitlyn Pettigrew at kpettig@uwo.ca

Universities Providing Master’s Credit for the ISL Certificate Program

The Executive Master of Arts in International Educational Leadership and Change

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The Executive Master of Arts in International Educational Leadership and Change (IELC) Programme (2-year Part-time)
8 course degree:

1)	EDA6005	Leading Learning Organization
2)	EDA6009	Leading Organizational Change
3)	EDA6012	School-based Inquiry Project: Leading School Improvement
4)	EDA6016	Leadership Development and Coaching for Success
5)	EDA6037	School Improvement Institute I OR
	EDA6038	School Improvement Institute II
6)	EDA6047	Organizational Behaviour
7)	EDA6048	Effective School Leadership
8)	EPA6102	International Perspectives on Educational Reform

Tuition by course completed
International Baccalaureate Leadership Certificates available
The EdUHK is collaborating with the International Baccalaureate to offer two postgraduate leadership certificates: IB certificate in leadership practice and IB advanced certificate in leadership research. Participants who complete the IELC may apply to the IBO to receive the certificates.
Program Recognition for ISL Certificates
Two IELC courses with the completion of ISL Certificate Level 1 (Modules 1-6) with the Master’s Dimension (Module 13)
One IELC course with the completion of ISL Certificate 1 (Modules 1-6)
One IELC course with the completion of ISL Level 1 and Level 2:1 (Modules 1-12)

For further information contact

Darren A. Bryant, PhD
Assistant Professor,
Dept. of Education Policy and Leadership,
The Education University of Hong Kong

Programme Coordinator,
Executive Master of Arts in International Educational Leadership and Change
dabryant@eduhk.hk

Program email address: ielc@eduhk.hk

The URL: www.eduhk.hk/ielc