Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2022 - EDUC 376 E100

Introduction to Educational Leadership (3)

Class Number: 6461

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Thu, 4:30–7:20 p.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:

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. Through critical self-reflection, analysis of leadership theories, exploration of personal experiences, case studies of educational leadership issues and current events, students will gain theoretical and practical understanding of educational leadership.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Students in this course will

* Critically examine a range of leadership theories and practices

* Identify leadership theories and practices that support equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)

* Explore key features of Indigenous conceptions of leadership

* Investigate leadership within various educational contexts (ie. K-12, post-secondary, community settings)

* Critically self-reflect on your personal leadership experiences, beliefs, and values

* Develop an awareness of your own personal leadership approaches and preferences

Grading

  • Weekly Participation (including ongoing in-class assignments/activities) 20%
  • Leadership Theory Presentation (group) 25%
  • Critical Self-Reflection on Positionality, Purpose, Progress (format tbd 25%
  • Application Paper: Leadership Theory, Leadership Practice 30%

NOTES:

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:

This course relies upon your active participation; engagement in class discussions and activities is expected.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Dugan, J. (2017). Leadership Theory: Cultivating Critical Perspectives. Wiley

Professional Development (P&T). [online access through SFU library]


Recommended Text

Northouse, P. (201X). Leadership: Theory and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA:

Sage Publications.

(*Any edition is fine) [Available ON RESERVE at SFU Burnaby

library. Only specific chapters are required]


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.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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