EDAD 8140 - Seminar in Administrative Theory
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 42296,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Laura Hebert
Email: lbhebert@ysu.edu
Course Description
8140. Seminar in Administrative Theory. Extension of the administrator's abilities to analyze professional problems, develop leadership strategies, and exercise sound decision making. Nontraditional (nonfunctionalist) theories are stressed, with emphasis on deconstructing and purposefully framing educational issues. Case studies strengthen the application of the theories. Admission to the Ed.D program required. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | The art of leadership | Manning, G. & Curtis, K. | 978-264-53961-4 |
| Required | Case studies on diversity and social justice education | Gorski, P, & Pothini, S. | 978-1-032-50421-6 |
| Choose One | Never split the difference | Voss, C. | |
| Choose One | The multiplier effect | Wiseman, L., Allen, L., & Foster, E. | |
| Choose One | Upstream | D. Heath | |
| Choose One | Change or die | Deutschman, A. | |
| Choose One | Death by meeting | Lencioni, P. | |
| Choose One | Five dysfuncitons of a team | Lencioni, P. | |
| Choose One | Everyday courage for school leaders | Lassiter, C. | |
| Choose One | Our iceberg is melting | Kotter, J. | |
| Choose One | Power of Moments | Heath, C. & Heath, D. | |
| Choose One | Y-Suze your business | Dorsey, J. | |
| Choose One | Framework for understanding poverty | Payne, R. | |
| Choose One | Made to stick | Heath, C. & Heath, D. | |
| Choose One | Influencer | Patterson, K., Grenny, J., Maxwell, D., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. | |
| Choose One | Unreasonable Hospitality | Guidara, W. | |
| Required | Reset | Heath, D. | |
| Required | Dare to Lead | Brown, B. | |
| Choose One | Radical Candor | Scott, K. |
The options only allowed for Required, Optional or Choose One. For this course, please choose TWO books from the list titled "Choose One".
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 | Case Studies on Diversity and Social Justice Education, Chapters 1&2 The Art of Leadership, Chapter 1, 2,3 Choice Book #1 |
Leadership and Management | Submit Discussion Board Submit Initial Leadership Letter Create Reading Summary Chart Choose and Begin Reading Choice Book #1 |
| 10/26 | Case Studies 6.3 and 6.4 The Art of Leadership, Chapter 13 Choice Book #1 Journal Article for Theory Digest #1 |
Social Justice | Submit Discussion Board Submit Theory Digest #1 Build on existing Reading Summary Chart Read Choice Book #1 |
| 11/2 | Case Studies 5.3 and 11.1 The Art of Leadership, Chapters 12 and 15 |
Climate/Culture/Change | Submit Discussion Board Submit Choice Book Summary #1 Build on existing Reading Summary Chart |
| 11/9 | Case Study 3.4 The Art of Leadership, Chapters 8 and 9 Journal Article for Theory Digest #2 Choice Book #2 |
Visible Learning | Submit Discussion Board Submit Theory Digest #2 Build on existing Reading Summary Chart Choose and Begin Reading Choice Book #2 |
| 11/16 | Case Studies 6.2 and 8.4 The Art of Leadership, Chapters 6 and 7 Journal Article for Theory Digest #3 Choice Book #2 |
Student Achievement and Leadership for Learning | Submit Discussion Board Submit Theory Digest #3 Read Choice Book #2 Build on existing Reading Summary Chart |
| 11/23 | Case Studies 9.3 and 8.3 The Art of Leadership, Chapters 16 and 20 |
Future Forward Leadership | Submmit Discussion Board Submit Choice Book Summary #2 Build on existing Reading Summary Chart |
| 11/30 | The Art of Leadership, Chapters 4 and 5 | Leadership and Power | Submit Practice Comprehensive Exam Submit Reading Summary Chart Submit Final Leadership Letter |
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.