Graduate Catalog 2020-2021

EDSL 8871 Leading Change for School/District Improvement

The purpose of this course is the study and refinement of exemplary practices and theories ofleadership for K-12 schools and school districts. The emphasis of this course is to aid in the processes of school improvement and to develop and implement a plan for leading change as a school improvement initiative. Included in this strand will be the examination of one's own leadership patterns and styles, processes of effective leadership practices for dynamic environments, democratic classrooms, and that support diversity.

The goals of this course are to enhance leadership skills in managing change by allowing candidates to apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate models, methodologies as leaders. The public and public officials hold schools accountable for what is accomplished. As educational leaders seek to improve their schools and school systems, the instructional and administrative roles become increasingly more important. Through the development of quality instructional and administrative leaders, systems are in a better position to undertake school improvements and asses outcomes to improve the quality of education, despite the nature of our changing society.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

COURSE OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

  1. Develop essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be an effective instructional and organizational leader. (DCLO 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9; GA Ed Leadership Standards 1-10)
  2. Demonstrate the understanding of ethical principles in decision-making while considering the impact of decisions on all involved parties. (DCLO 1, 5, 7, 9; GA Ed Leadership Standards 1-10)
  3. Demonstrate knowledge and practice within the bounds of professional norms for practice as school leaders (DCLO 1, 2, 5, 7, 10; GA Ed Leadership Standards 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10) 
  4. Identify strategies for working with others to achieve specified educational outcomes despite dynamic changing systems, legalities, and environments. (DCLO 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10; GA Ed Leadership Standards 1-10)
  5. Participate in simulated environments that address working with cultural diversity, organizational collaboration and communication, coaching techniques, and managing change for educational outcomes. (DCLO 1-10; GA Ed Leadership Standards 1-10)
  6. Develop skills in providing guidance and practice while promoting positive change. (DCLO 1-10; GA Ed Leadership Standards 1-10)