Evidence-Based Shared Educational Leadership
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| Duration of the course | 5 to 7 days |
| Minimum number of participants required | 3 |
| Certifications | Certificate of Attendance Europass |
| Course locations | Antalya, Istanbul, Alanya |
| Course fee | 400€-560 € |
Introduction
This course provides a structured framework for developing evidence-based and collaborative leadership in education. It introduces shared leadership principles, the PLAN-DO-CHECK-ACT (PDCA) cycle, and data-driven improvement methods to support sustainable school development through strategic planning and teamwork.
Course Description
The Evidence-Based Shared Leadership course targets school leaders, including headteachers, deputy heads, and development teams. It focuses on practical strategies for evidence-based management, collaborative decision-making, and strategic school planning.
Participants explore shared leadership principles, innovative management models, and the use of the PDCA cycle to enhance institutional effectiveness. Learning combines theory with real-life applications through group work, case studies, and simulations. The course strengthens leadership competencies in communication, teamwork, and organisational learning while fostering a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.
Aligned with Erasmus+ priorities for innovation and inclusion, it equips participants to lead sustainable school transformation.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Apply shared leadership principles to collaborative decision-making.
• Design and implement school improvement plans using evidence-based methods.
• Use data-driven documentation to enhance school climate and quality assurance.
• Exchange good practices and build professional learning networks for sustainable leadership.
Methodology & Assessment
The course applies collaborative, case-based, and experiential learning methods. Participants engage in group discussions, problem-solving workshops, and project-based tasks to address real-world leadership challenges.
Assessment is continuous and performance-based, focusing on active engagement, applied tasks, and reflective learning. Evidence of achievement is collected through practical assignments, peer collaboration, and individual reflection reports.
Reliability is supported through peer moderation, and validity through alignment with the course’s stated learning outcomes. Each participant receives structured feedback to guide further professional growth.
Course Timetable
Day 1: Shared Leadership and Collaborative Decision-Making
- Introduction to shared leadership: Principles and benefits.
- Formation of shared leadership teams: Roles and responsibilities
- Strategies for leading without hierarchy.
- Strategies for leading without hierarchy.
Day 2: Principles of Strategic Management in Education
- Overview of strategic management concepts and frameworks.
- Defining cross-cutting objectives for school management activities.
- Task prioritisation and delegation within the shared leadership team.
- Case study analysis: Applying strategic management principles to real-world scenarios.
Day 3: Planning and Analysis: Setting Goals
- PLAN stage: Developing the school’s development plan and curriculum.
- Internal evaluation procedures: Establishing criteria for goal achievement.
- Practical exercise: Collaborative goal-setting activity based on national curriculum standards.
Day 4: Implementation and Monitoring: Action Plans
- DO stage: Creating general work plans and teacher work plans.
- Monitoring progress towards goals: Strategies for tracking performance.
- Group simulation: Role-playing exercise to implement action plans and troubleshoot challenges.
Day 5: Evaluation and Reflection: Assessing Outcomes
- CHECK stage: Analysing results through internal evaluation and self-assessment.
- Reflection on successes and areas for improvement.
- Peer feedback session: Sharing insights and best practices from implementation efforts.
Day 6: Adaptation and Continuous Improvement
- ACT stage: Adjusting based on evaluation findings.
- Revising development plans and curriculum as needed.
- Preparation of internal evaluation reports and recommendations for change.
- Group workshop: Collaborative brainstorming session to propose municipality-level development plan revisions.
Day 7: Sharing Experiences and Certification
- Presentation of documents and evidence prepared during the course.
- Implementation of post-test to assess learning outcomes.
- Certification ceremony and closing reflections.