EDAD 6933 - Educational Leadership and Organizational Change
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A02, CRN 43380,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jane Beese
Email: jbeese@ysu.edu
Course Description
6933. Educational Leadership and Organizational Change. This course reviews, examines, and critiques significant theories, research, and professional practice related to school leadership. This course reviews the main research, theories, and practices that have been proven to facilitate effective organizational leadership. Change theory and processes will be studied to acquire knowledge and skills that will aid the development, implementation, and evaluation of a continuous, responsive, sustainable, data-based school improvement process. This course examines the concept of educational change, the role of school leaders as agents of change, and alternative change models and strategies, including the importance in attaining outcomes intended when introducing new initiatives. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.) | Peter G. Northouse | 1544397569 |
| Required | Supplemental articles, case studies, and instructional resources provided through Blackboard | Various | NA |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Northouse, P.G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.), Chapters 1-3 | Foundations of Leadership and Vision Development | Vision Statement Workshop Discussion Board Assignment Quiz |
| 8/31 | Northouse, P.G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.), Chapter 7 | Distributed Leadership and Building Collaborative Teams | Case Study Analysis Discussion Board Assignment Quiz |
| 9/7 | Northouse, P.G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.), Chapters 4-6 | Adaptive Leadership and Leading Through Change | Leadership Self-Assessment: Identify your primary leadership style and areas for growth. Discussion Board Assignment Quiz |
| 9/14 | Northouse, P.G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.), Chapter 10 | Organizational Culture and School Climate | Case Study Analysis Discussion Board Assignment Quiz |
| 9/21 | Northouse, P.G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.), Chapter 11 | Effective Communication and Stakeholder Engagement | Leadership Communication Audit & Action Plan Discussion Board Assignment Quiz |
| 9/28 | Northouse, P.G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.), Chapter 13 on Ethical Leadership. | Ethical Decision-Making in Leadership | Discussion Board Assignment Quiz |
| 10/5 | Northouse, P.G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.), Chapter 14 on Servant Leadership. | Personal Leadership Development and Course Reflection | Critical Task: Organizational Leadership Analysis and Improvement Plan Field Verification Form |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.