Overview

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course examines three interrelated aspects of educational leadership studies of conceptual and theoretical foundations, with a particular emphasis on ethics of leadership; current research in the field, including feminist and cultural critiques; and topical issues and problems of leadership practice. Considerations of leadership character and role, power and authority in organizational relationships, and organizational goal achievement are central to the course.

COURSE DETAILS:

Meeting Dates:
September	23/24
October	14/15
October	28/29
November	18/19
Meeting Times:
Friday	5:30-8:30* PM
Saturday	9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Meeting Location:
517 7th Avenue, Keremeos, BC

Additional Details:
As a class we will decide on how we want to structure and use our class time together (we will discuss this our first weekend together).  Students are expected to contribute to CANVAS discussion forums and continue their independent readings and assignments between class meeting times.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

The question of what is “leadership” has perplexed many scholars, theorists, and practitioners alike. Yet, we know as Indigenous peoples we have always known and recognized “leadership” within a culturally-informed context. The purpose of this course is to critically explore the relationship between leadership theory and practices within Indigenous contexts. Consequently, the goals of this course will be three-fold: knowledge acquisition, self-reflection, and application to practice. As practitioners and leaders, we lead through our praxis in and outside our own defined roles, and as such, we are leaders within our communities, professional roles, and personal lives. Therefore, this course will explore how we come to understand, and most importantly, enact Indigenous leadership through connecting theory, research, and praxis.

Knowledge:

1. Develop your understanding of various Indigenous leadership theories.
2. Gain an appreciation for and insight into the concepts of Indigenous leadership skills and leadership styles across educational sectors, particularly those related to education, health, and the environment.
3. Understand the principles of decolonization and Indigenization as part of Indigenous leadership.

Self-reflection:

1. To develop an awareness of your personal approaches to leadership within education and your professional expertise.
2. To share and contrast your personal styles of leadership with colleagues through discussion, assessment, and case studies.
3. To reflect on areas of strengths and weaknesses of Indigenous leadership theories, and in your personal leadership skills. 


Application to practice: 


1. To apply these theories in your professional practice in a collaborative context with your peers within the cohort.
2. To construct a useful set of individual leadership self-reflective tools designed to assist you in confronting complex issues as an individual and within team settings. 

3. To develop culturally-informed methods which promote effective team formation and work management.

Grading

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

RECOMMENDED READING:

REQUIRED READING NOTES: