Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2023 - EDUC 376 D100

Introduction to Educational Leadership (3)

Class Number: 4405

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Jun 19, 2023: Tue, Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Surrey

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:

In this course students will employ tools of critical theory and cognitive tools of imagination to gain a critical and imaginative perspective on educational leadership theory and practice. Through critical self-reflection, analysis of leadership theories, and exploration of personal experiences, examples of 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
  • explore key features of Indigenous conceptions of leadership
  • explore imagination’s roles in leadership processes and practices
  • critically self-reflect on their personal leadership experiences, beliefs and values develop an awareness of their personal leadership approaches and preferences

Grading

  • Weekly In-class Activities 15%
  • Group Leadership Theory Presentation 15%
  • Individual Critical Self-Reflection: Positionality, Purpose, Progress 35%
  • Analytical Paper: Leadership (in)Action 35%

NOTES:

This is a highly interactive class. Attendance is required in all classes. Full weekly partication plus formal submissions.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

None

REQUIRED READING:

Judson, G. & Dougherty, M. (Eds.) (2023). Cultivating imagination in leadership: Transforming schools and communities. Teachers’ College Press.

Paperback: ISBN: 9780807768044 / EBOOK: ISBN: 9780807781579


ISBN: 9780807768044

SELECT CHAPTERS FROM

Dugan, J. (2017). Leadership Theory: Cultivating Critical Perspectives. Wiley Professional Development (P&T).*Online access through SFU library


ISBN: 978-1118864173

SELECT CHAPTERS FROM

Northouse, P. (201X). Leadership: Theory and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. (*Any edition is fine)

*Available ON RESERVE at SFU Surrey library.

 

+ Additional readings that will be available through SFU library

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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.