The Leadership Module is designed to help students become truly effective leaders. This module recognises that the acquisition of leadership skills is a life-long process. Students will learn about; the characteristics of effective leaders and how leaders function within groups and society. The module will consolidate learning from Practicum I as it relates to Leading and Sustaining Change in the Community and prepare for implementation of project work to be undertaken in practicum 2. The graduate attributes developed by participation in this module are 'proactive' 'creative' 'responsible' 'collaborative' and 'articulate. The focus on leadership in this module includes attention to competence in; conveying ideas clearly and effectively, recognising the local and global impact of decisions, proficiency in working with others, capacity to see new possibilities and confidence to take initiative.

In this module students will learn about psychological and social theories of relevance to leadership, leadership styles, and the contexts where leadership occurs. Students will have opportunities to reflect on and develop their own leadership skills (e.g. conducting effective meetings, group facilitation, negotiation skills, needs analysis, community profiling). Students will learn about the benefits and challenges of community leadership and the qualities of effective community leaders. Principles of teamwork. Factors which may impede or facilitate change. Implementing change, project planning, implementation and evaluation will be addressed. Supervision and delegation.

Demonstrate an understanding of the theories underpinning leadership. Develop the capacity to apply leadership knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. Discuss the role of supervision and delegation within a leadership approach Discuss the opportunities and challenges as they relate to community leadership Identify challenges and constraints to effective action

Demonstrate the ability to advocate for a community group Develop the confidence to actively develop leaderships skills within a community setting. Explore factors which may impede or facilitate change. Evaluate their individual strengths and weaknesses as with regard to leadership skills Embrace reflection, self-evaluation and peer evaluation as part of the development of their own leadership and supervision skills.

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The teaching style will be interactive and problem-focused. Students will participate in the learning environment through engagement in teaching, learning and assessment strategies including, for example, lectures, discussions, group work, self-directed learning, recommended reading, reflection, enquiry/problem-based learning and case scenarios. Teaching style will afford students opportunities to undertake independent learning activities This module will be based on an appreciation of current literature and how it relates to leading and sustaining change in the community, incorporating relevant national and international research findings from academic peer reviewed papers as well as relevant grey literature such as government reports and policies.