Principal/Effective Agent of Change (EDLR 620)

Term: 2020-2021 Summer Term

Faculty

Dr. Len SpearingShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Len Spearing

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LeRoy Patrick HallShow MyInfo popup for LeRoy Patrick Hall

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Description

This course undertakes an examination of the necessity for the principal to have broad ?visions? about the school that are shared, clear, inclusive, ambitious, and performance-oriented. The creation of the climate to achieve such ?visions? will also be investigated. In addition, students will come to understand that effective principals are willing to take risks and to seek innovative solutions. Strong emphasis will be placed on emotional intelligence, effective, responsive communication and intergroup relations, essential leadership traits and leadership styles, as well as reflective practice. Students will also explore leadership sustainability, a key force leading to meaningful, long-term change.