EDU-570 |
Research Skills for School Leadership |
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It is important that the principal be able to comprehend and analyze the statistics used in assessment and | |||
research design and also utilize statistics as a tool in his / her own educational practice. This course will focus on | |||
concepts rather than computation, although computation will be included. This course also includes a study of | |||
fundamental principles of educational research. It provides opportunities for the student to become familiar with | |||
various research designs, data collection techniques, systems of analysis, and report writing. A critical reading of | |||
current research literature will be an important component of the course. The student will be introduced to the | |||
writing of a research proposal, especially, the statement of the problem and literature review. |
3.00 |
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EDU-571 |
The Principalship |
This course will focus on the evolving and growing role of the school principal. An emphasis will be placed on acquiring knowledge, skills, and dispositions in leadership. A theoretical and philosophical base for the principal |
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as a change agent will be established. |
3.00 |
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EDU-572 |
Sas & Curriculum & Instrctnl Supervision |
Instructional leadership is critical to school success. It includes curriculum development and implementation, staff development, and instructional supervision. The course will deal with curriculum trends, new approaches to organizing schools, professional learning communities, instructional methodologies, and research on improving |
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student performance. |
3.00 |
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EDU-573 |
School-Community Relations |
This course is designed to guide the prospective school principal in developing the skills, knowledge, and dispositions found to be vital to communicating effectively with all school constituent individuals and groups, and fundamental to initiating, implementing, managing, and evaluating effective communication strategies and |
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practices with and between all parties in the schooling process. |
3.00 |
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EDU-574 |
School Law & Policy Issues |
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As schools have evolved, so have state and federal regulations to guide and direct them. In this course, student | |||
will acquire knowledge of the laws and regulations that govern schools and apply this knowledge to identify legal | |||
issues, foresee potential liability, and act to reduce risks. Policies reflect the laws, regulations, and guidelines that | |||
define the purposes, parameters, and specific actions that establish the responsibilities of the individual and the | |||
institution. This course will examine policy-making and policy implementation in relation to schools. |
3.00 |
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EDU-576 |
Human Resources & Staff Development |
This course will focus on the selection, employment, orientation, supervision, development, and evaluation of both professional and non-professional personnel. The course will emphasize the role of the principal and curriculum supervisor in professional development. It will also address the role of school administrators in |
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collective bargaining and contract administration. |
3.00 |
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EDU-577 |
School Resources Management |
This course will deal with both the fiscal and facilities resources of a school and their proper management. Sitebased management will be a part of the course. The principal ' s role in school finances and the budgeting process will be emphasized. Assessment of need, establishing priorities, providing justification, and the accounting for expenditures of the budget will be considered. Assessing facilities, making assignments, overseeing housekeeping and maintenance, and maintaining an environment conducive to teaching and learning will be a part of the |
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knowledge and skills presented in this course. |
3.00 |
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EDU-579 |
Current Issues in Education |
This course will review topics that are currently critical educational issues within the general public and within professional educational circles. Educational reform in the state, US, and internationally will be compared and analyzed. Attention will be given to accountability systems, the federal role, teacher and principal evaluation |
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systems, and special interest groups. |
3.00 |
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EDU-580 |
Multi & Diversity Issues in Education |
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Designed for educators who recognize the significance that issues of multiculturalism and diversity play in | |||
impacting the educational experience of an increasingly diverse population. In this course, students will examine | |||
how issues of class, culture, ethnicity, language, gender, etc. are represented in educational settings. |
3.00 |
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