Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - EDUC 813 G031

Organizational Theory and Analyses (3)

Class Number: 4755

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Location: TBA

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course critically examines organizations in which educational leaders work from different theoretical perspectives and in light of research evidence. It also critiques several past and current reform initiatives, and explores specific topics in-depth. A central and pervasive question of the course concerns organizational purposes, especially with respect to learning, and how these purposes are served by organizational structures and processes.

COURSE DETAILS:

Meeting Dates:
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
Mar. 1, 8, 29
Apr. 5, 12

Meeting Times:
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Meeting Location:
SFU Surrey, Room SRYC 5320

 

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

This course is designed to help students meets the following learning objectives:

  • Gain understanding of organizational theories, especially as applied to education
  • Use these theories to analyze, diagnose, and address organizational problems, challenges and opportunities in schools, districts, and other organizations
  • Develop an understanding of change theory processes and implementation
  • Demonstrate the ability to develop problem solving strategies for leading innovation and implementing change in organizations
  • Engage in self-reflection on our personal beliefs about organizations and our understanding of the implications of those beliefs for our leadership practice

 

Grading

  • Class Participation 10%
  • Class Presentation + Facilitation 20%
  • Reflective Journal 15%
  • Book Review/Critique 15%
  • Case Study & Analysis 40%

NOTES:

It is expected that all written assignments completed outside of class will be thoroughly revised, edited, and proofread prior to submission. These assignments should follow the guidelines of the APA style manual (6th edition).

 

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Halbert, J., & Kaser, L. (2009). Leadership mindsets:  Innovation and learning in the transformation of schools. New York, NY: Routledge
ISBN-10: 0415476941
Available online through SFU Library.


ISBN: 13: 97804154769

Leicester, G., Stewart, D. Bloomer, K., & Ewing, J. (2013). Transformative Innovation in Education: a playbook for pragmatic visionaries. Triarchy Press.
There is a kindle version students may purchase.


ISBN: 13: 9781909470101

Markin, G. (2023). Beyond Self-Care: Leading a Systemic Approach to Well-Being for Educators. Bloomington IN: Solution Tree Press.
eBook available through SFU Bookstore.


ISBN: 13: 9781954631274

Cuban, L. (2013) Why so many structural changes in schools and so little reform in teaching practice? Journal of Educational Administration, Vol.51(2), pp.109-125.
Available online through SFU Library.


Fullan, M., & Hargreaves, A. (2016). Bringing the profession back in: Call to action. Oxford, OH: Learning Forward.
Provided by instructor and available at michaelfullan.ca


RECOMMENDED READING:

Additional readings will be assigned during the course.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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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