EDAD 8122 - Leadership in Education
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A04, CRN 42538,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jane Beese
Email: jbeese@ysu.edu
Course Description
8122. Leadership in Education. In this course students will critically analyze contemporary ways of thinking about leadership. As students examine their present paradigm of leadership, they will also analyze a reconfiguration of leadership that reflects developments in the new sciences and other fields. Admission to the Ed.D program required. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Leadership in Organizations (9th ed.) | Gary A. Yukl & William L. Gardner | 978-0134895130 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Yukl, G. A., & Gardner, W. L. (2018). Leadership in Organizations (9th ed.). Chapter 1: The Nature of Leadership Chapter 2: Leadership Behavior Chapter 7: Leadership Traits and Skills | Managerial Leadership | Feedback Fruits Managerial Grid |
| 10/26 | Yukl, G. A., & Gardner, W. L. (2018). Leadership in Organizations (9th ed.), Chapters 4 and 5 | Leadership behavior, traits, & skills | Feedback Fruits Case Analysis & Peer Review |
| 11/2 | Leadership in Organizations — Chapters 3 and 6 | Power & Influence | 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 | Feedback Fruits Case Analysis & Peer REview |
| 11/16 | Yukl, G. A., & Gardner, W. L. (2018). Leadership in Organizations (9th ed.). Pearson. Chapter 8: Charismatic and Transformational Leadership The Role of Charismatic Leaders in School Culture (Özengel) |
Charismatic and Transformational Leadership | Feedback Fruits Case Analysis & 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 | Feedback Fruits Case Analysis & 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 Principles of Leadership—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.