The heart of school leadership and professional development is the improvement of student life and learning. This module will critically examine key leadership and professional development issues specifically as they relate to learning, teaching and curriculum in the school context. With reference to different levels of school leadership, the module is designed to promote the critical evaluation of theories related to effective learning and teaching and their application to local classrooms and schools. Module content includes current local and international thinking in areas such as school restructuring, instructional and curriculum leadership, teacher professional development, action research and reflective practice, teacher motivation, team building, peer observation and developmental supervision. Students are encouraged to pool theoretical and craft knowledge to develop approaches and strategies to lead and manage effective learning in their own schools.