EDL515 Organizational Leadership
Course Description
This course focuses on the principles of organizational leadership. It examines the origins and components of effective organizations, as well as frames of leadership. Candidates apply their knowledge of these frames in reflecting on their organization. Additionally, they learn the skills to reframe their organization, provide leadership in turbulent times, and become agents and advocates of change.
Topics and Objectives
Effective Organizations
- Examine origins of effective organizations.
- Identify the vision and the values of an organization.
The Political Frame
- Examine the core assumptions of the political frame.
- Explore the teacher leader as an advocate and negotiator.
The Human Resources Frame
- Examine the core assumptions of the human resources frame.
- Explore the teacher leader as a catalyst and servant.
The Structural Frame
- Examine the core assumptions of the structural frame.
- Explore the teacher leader as a social architect.
The Symbolic Frame
- Examine the core assumptions of the symbolic frame.
- Explore the teacher leader as a prophet.
- Describe the eight roles of symbolic leaders.
Values, Ethics and Spirit of Organizations
- Identify pathways to successful culture.
- Justify the importance of transforming toxic cultures.
- Illustrate ways to connect school and community cultures.
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