Course Description
Theories, models, and research focusing on the development of a reflective-critical understanding of school leadership.
Athena Title
Dev Supp & Sust Pos Lrng Envt
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EDAP 7030
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
To understand and apply the theories, models, and research focusing on effective school leadership. To understand and critically evaluate research on effective schooling. To understand and critically evaluate the research on school culture, climate, and change. To understand and critically evaluate the research on decision making, motivation,and TQM. To understand, evaluate, and apply conflict management theory models. To understand and apply different theories and models of leadership. To demonstrate critical thinking skills in class and in written materials.
Topical Outline
Educational Leadership: Craft or Science Socialization of Principals What Principals Do Principal Effectiveness The Organization of Schools Motivation Perception Leadership in a Diverse Society Power and Influence in Schools Empowering Leadership Conflict Micropolitics Decision Making Organizational Climate Organizational Change
Syllabus
Public CV