Power Influence in Schools

Schools are shaped not only by formal leadership and organisational structures, but also by the different forms of power and influence that exist within the school community. Understanding how power operates can help explain how decisions are made, relationships are formed, and change takes place.

In this course, you will explore Power and Influence in Schools and how individuals and groups can influence decisions, behaviours, relationships, and outcomes within a school. You will learn about the different sources of power and how they can affect the way a school operates.

The course will help you understand how school leaders, teachers, students, departments, staff, and other stakeholders can exercise or experience influence. You will also explore how power and influence can support collaboration, decision-making, problem-solving, and positive school improvement.

By the end of the course, you should have a clearer understanding of how power and influence operate within schools and how they can shape relationships, decisions, and organisational outcomes.

Course Outcome

After completing this course, you will be able to identify different sources of power and influence in schools and understand how they affect relationships, decision-making, and school effectiveness.