Educational Administration I (ED 500)
Term: Academic Year 2012-13 Spring
Schedule
Wed, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (1/10/2013 - 5/9/2013) Location: LR PC 136
Sat, 8:15 AM - 10:45 AM (1/12/2013 - 1/12/2013) Location: LR MU 313
Sat, 8:15 AM - 10:45 AM (1/26/2013 - 1/26/2013) Location: LR PC 138
Sat, 8:15 AM - 10:45 AM (2/9/2013 - 2/9/2013) Location: LR PC 138
Sat, 8:15 AM - 10:45 AM (2/23/2013 - 2/23/2013) Location: LR MU 214
Sat, 8:15 AM - 10:45 AM (3/23/2013 - 3/23/2013) Location: LR PC 138
Description
This course introduces the prospective school administrator to the role of the principal. It examines the difference between management and leadership. The history of organizational development is traced. Various theories of leadership are reviewed with an emphasis on building collaborative capacity and leading change. The various skills of the principal are studied including information collection, judgment, interpersonal sensitivity, problem identification, decision-making, conflict resolution, plus relationship development and maintenance. The ELCC standards are discussed in detail. The important role of values in leadership is studied.