Educational Administration I (ED 500)

Term: Academic Year 2013-14 Summer

Faculty

	Patrick Ward Ph.DShow MyInfo popup for Patrick Ward Ph.D
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Schedule

Mon, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (5/12/2014 - 5/12/2014) Location: LR MU 313
Mon, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (6/16/2014 - 6/16/2014) Location: LR MU 313
Tue, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (6/17/2014 - 6/17/2014) Location: LR MU 313
Mon, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7/14/2014 - 7/14/2014) Location: LR MU 313
Wed, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7/16/2014 - 7/16/2014) Location: LR MU 313
Thu, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (7/17/2014 - 7/17/2014) Location: LR MU 313
Wed, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (8/6/2014 - 8/6/2014) Location: LR MU 313
Mon, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (8/14/2014 - 8/14/2014) Location: LR MU 313

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.