Pol/Soc Cont for Ed Leadership

Catalog description

Examines the theories of leadership and organization and their applications to administrative practices. Sociological, psychological and organizational models will be described and analyzed to gain insight into administrative practices and processes such as decision making, group motivation, goal setting, delegating, conflict resolution and site-based management. Extensive research of current practices including but not limited to including programming for those living in poverty, students learning English as another language, and students with disabilities is required. Course designed to target current issues and problematic situations facing the central office administrator in today's dynamic system of public education.