(EDL 665) Educational Leadership
Syllabus of Record
Catalog Description: This course examines the components of educational leadership in K-12
education. The students will participate in a variety of self-assessment activities which will
ultimately lead to the development of their leadership development plans. Students will also
participate in simulations, presentations, and group discussions designed to provide information
about and insight into effective leadership in schools.
Unit Mission, Philosophy, Values:
Our Mission:
“Teaching, Leading and Learning in a Democratic Society”
The College of Education prepares candidates who enhance the individual growth of their
students while working to establish policies and practices that promote the principles of
democratic education. The College articulates this mission as Teaching, Leading, and
Learning in a Democratic Society.
Philosophy:
Student Potential, Ethical Implications
Believing that schools function as social and political entities as well as for the growth of
individuals, the College of Education prepares teachers and leaders
a) to enhance the academic and personal potential of their students
b) to evaluate the social and ethical implications of educational policies and practices.
Values:
“Expertise, Equity, Liberal Education, Social Responsibility”
The College of Education values expertise to guide our practice, equity to guide our
interactions, liberal education to guide our perspectives, and social responsibility to guide
our commitment to democratic education. We value these ideals in our preparation of
candidates, our development of faculty, and our relationships with the larger community we
serve.
Unit and Program Standards:
Unit Standards: Michigan Department of Education (MDE), National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Standards for Advanced Programs Preparing Other School Professionals: Council for the
Social Foundations of Education (CSFE); College of Education Research Standards.
Specialty Program Standards: Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC).
Course Standards and Assessments:
Course Standards: ELCC Standards 1.1a, 1.2a, 1.3a, & 1.4a
Common Assessment: Individual Vision Statement
Major Topics:
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Leadership Theory
Leadership Vision
Leadership Skill Analysis
Professional Development Planning
Communication Skills
Time Management
Problem Analysis
Conflict Management
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