Fall 2021 - EDUC 376 D100

Introduction to Educational Leadership (3)

Class Number: 6994

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Students will explore leadership within education institutions, including both formal and informal leadership experiences. Students will explore perceptions of leadership with the goal of growing their leadership skills and capacity. Students will explore leadership theories and research with the goal of placing their own understanding of leadership within current paradigms. Students who have taken EDUC 392 ST-Leadership & EDUC may not take EDUC 376 for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be delivered remotely.  Students are expected to be available and online during the above scheduled class hours.

This course will consist of both synchronous and asynchronous time in our virtual classroom. We will begin promptly at 8:30am, and you will have class time provided to collaborate with your group mates.  On-line (virtual) office hours available by appointment outside of class time as well. 



Students will be introduced to a broad survey of leadership theories and practices, and will explore their lived experiences with leadership, as leaders and as community members.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Students are expected to demonstrate:

  • basic understanding of the theories presented in class;
  • ability to identify, critique, and interrogate leadership experiences as presented in leadership case studies;
  • willingness to engage in formal and informal leadership opportunities in class;
  • interest and demonstrated ability in working independently; and
  • interest and demonstrated ability in contributing to the work of both large and small groups.

Grading

  • Leadership Case Study and Analysis 50%
  • Leadership Reflections 30%
  • Textual Review and Critique 20%

NOTES:

  • There is no final exam for this course
  • There is no text for this class. Readings will be provided in the class portal.
  • On-line (synchronous) virtual classroom will begin promptly at 8:30am.
  • Class time is provided for you to collaborate with your group mates.
  • On-line (virtual) office hours by appointment.

ACCOMODATION NOTICE: 
I am committed to doing what I can to ensure that students have access to the tools and resources they need in order to be academically successful. If there is an accommodation that would make it easier to learn or understand the materials, please let me know as soon as possible so that we can make arrangements with the appropriate office.

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Post your introduction and answers to the specific questions on Canvas prior to our first class.
  2. Attendance and active participation at all on-line sessions in the virtual classroom.
  3. Engagement and involvement in group activities are mandatory.
  4. Formative activities for you to prepare ahead of class.
  5. Weekly leadership reflective writing entries.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Course readings will be provided in the online portal. However, you must provide the text (book or journal articles) for the textual analysis. 

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.