EDEL 8810 Introduction to Educational Leadership

This course is intended to be an introductory course to the add-on certification program for building-level leaders. The course provides candidates with an introduction to leadership theory and practice in the context of educational leadership. Course concepts include, but are not limited to, research and practical applications of effective school leadership and understanding the process of becoming effective instructional leaders.

Registration Name

Intro to Educational Leaders

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

TBA

Student Learning Outcomes

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

1. Create a leadership journal that shows reflection on the roles of a successful educational leader.
2. Develop a professional and personal growth plan that identifies goals as an educational leader.
3. Analyze local school demographics to develop a profile and gain an understanding of the school and community.
4. Formulate solutions to real-life local school scenarios that demonstrate effective leadership skills and knowledge.
5. Appraise the role of the educational leader on student achievement through a review of current educational leadership literature.
6. Solve a problem in the local school that influences instructional practice and student learning.