EDAD 8122 - Leadership in Education
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A03, CRN 42537,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jane Beese
Professional Qualifications:
EdD in Educational Administration
Professor
Email: jbeese@ysu.edu
Office: Virtual Office
Office Phone: 330-941-2236
Additional Contact Methods:
Email jbeese@ysu.edu
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
NA
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Beese
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Leadership in Organizations (9th ed.) | Gary A. Yukl & William L. Gardner | 978-0134895130 |
Additional required readings, case studies, articles, videos, and other instructional resources are provided within Blackboard throughout the course. These materials supplement the required textbook and are organized by module.
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
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Yukl, G. A., & Gardner, W. L. (2018). Leadership in Organizations (9th ed.) Chapter 1: The Nature of Leadership | Managerial Leadership | FeedbackFruits Activity: Managerial Grid Primer |
| 10/26 | Yukl, G. A., & Gardner, W. L. (2018). Leadership in Organizations (9th ed.). Pearson. Chapter 4: Decision Making and Empowerment Chapter 5: Leading Change and Innovation |
Leadership Behaviors, Traits and Skills | Ben & Jerry’s Leadership Case Analysis & Peer Review |
| 11/2 | Yukl, G. A., & Gardner, W. L. (2018). Leadership in Organizations (9th ed.). Pearson. Chapter 3: Leadership Situations and Adaptive Leadership Chapter 6: Power and Influence Tactics |
Power & Influence | Assignment: Analysis of Leadership in a Movie |
| 11/9 | Yukl, G. A., & Gardner, W. L. (2018). Leadership in Organizations (9th ed.). Pearson. Chapter 10: Dyadic Relations and Followers Chapter 11: Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups Chapter 12: Strategic Leadership in Organizations |
High Functioning Teams | Everest Case Analysis and Peer Review |
| 11/16 | Yukl, G. A., & Gardner, W. L. (2018). Leadership in Organizations (9th ed.). Pearson. Chapter 8: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership | Charismatic & Transformational Leadership | Fire at Mann Gulch Case Analysis and Peer Review |
| 11/23 | Yukl, G. A., & Gardner, W. L. (2018). Leadership in Organizations (9th ed.). Pearson. Chapter 9: Value-Based and Ethical Leadership | Ethical, Servant, Spiritual, and Authentic Leadership | Maple Valley USD Case Analysis and Peer Review |
| 11/30 | Yukl, G. A., & Gardner, W. L. (2018). Leadership in Organizations (9th ed.). Pearson. Chapter 14: Developing Leadership Skills Chapter 15: Overview and Integration |
Leadership Foundations | Critical Task:District Level Case Study |
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.