EDUC 741 Theories of Educational Leadership

This course is a study of leadership styles and the resulting influence upon school personnel, community, and instructional innovation and curricular change within the system.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the candidate will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (3)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each thread must be 200-250 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the candidate is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 100-150 words. (CLO: A)

Leadership Journal Article Critique Assignments (2)

The candidate will evaluate and critique two research articles in two 1-2 page papers in APA format. The journals can be from varying disciplines. All articles must be current (5 years or less). Each critique will include a critique/analysis of the article and a personal application. (CLO: A, D)

Core Values Assignment

The candidate will write a 1,000-word paper in APA format that defines and describes the candidate’s personal leadership principles and core values and how these will drive the candidate in personal and professional contexts. (CLO: A, B)

Biblical Leadership Analysis Assignment

The candidate will complete a Biblical Leadership Analysis Assignment. The candidate will read, evaluate leadership skills, and respond with a personal application with one of the assigned Bible characters. The analysis will be a 2–3-page paper in current APA format. (CLO: B)

Case Study Assignment

The candidate will complete a case study considering various approaches to leadership and applications of best practices and write a 1-2 page paper in APA format describing how he/she would address the scenario applying specific leadership principles. (CLO: C)

Biblical Worldview of Leadership Assignment

The candidate will complete a 4-5 page Biblical Worldview of Leadership paper in APA format articulating a personal worldview of leadership through a biblical lens, focusing on the purpose of leadership. This assignment must total 4–6 pages, use current APA format, and include a minimum of 4 references. (CLO: A, B)

Leadership Action Plan Assignment

The candidate will design a leadership action plan for a specific educational context informed by research, theory, and reflective practice. He/she will select a current leadership problem and write a 6-10 page paper that provides a clear overview, key issues surrounding the problem, and a strategic leadership plan. (CLO: E)

Personal Leadership Project Assignment

The candidate will create a Personal Leadership Action Plan outlining and discussing key components of leadership using the L.I.F.E. paradigm. The candidate will first determine and discuss what lessons he/she will pass on to others, what ideals/values/principles/ethical standards he/she wants to be known for, feelings he/she wants to evoke in others, and evidences he/she has of making a difference. Secondly, a specific action plan of the practices and procedures he/she will do in his/her specific personal and professional settings will be created. This plan will be a 4–5-page paper in current APA format. (CLO: E)