FOUN 8102 - Perspectives on Leadership Among Diverse Populations
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A02, CRN 42552,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Patrick Spearman
Email: ptspearman@ysu.edu
Course Description
8102. Perspectives on Leadership Among Diverse Populations. An explorative study of constructs and concepts of cultural diversity within groups based on notions of class, race, sex, ethnicity, ableness, and religion/spiritualties. Consideration of expectations and organizational practices as informed by diversity issues. Prereq.: Doctoral admission and one of the following: FOUN 6901, FOUN 6902, or FOUN 6905. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Pedagogy of the Oppressed | Freire, Paulo | |
| Required | Critical Race Theory in Education | Ladson-Billings, Gloria | |
| Required | Inclusive Leadership | James, Ryan | |
| Required | Deculturalization and the Struggle for Equality | Spring, Joel | |
| Required | Why are all the Black kids sitting together in the cateteria | Tatum, Beverly., Daniel |
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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Course Schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Spring: pp. 1-73 McIntosh: pp. 1-19 |
White and Male Privilege and its impact on educational leadership | Reaction Paper 1 due Sunday by midnight |
| 10/26 | Tatum: pp. 1-73 Spring: pp. 20 - 110 |
Educational Discrimination: Past, Present, and Future | Personal Narrative due Sunday by midnight |
| 11/2 | Spring: pp. 111-142 Tatum: pp. 99-234 |
Racial Identity and its impact on Leadership Theory | Reaction Paper 2 due Sunday by midnight |
| 11/9 | Freire: pp. 10-86 Tatum: pp. 235-328 |
Theoretical and Practical Responses to Educational Marginalization and Discrimination | Institutional Cultural Audit due Sunday by midnight |
| 11/16 | Freire: 125-183 Ladson-Billings: pp. 17-152 |
Cultural Responsiveness inside and outside the classroom | Reaction Paper 3 due Sunday by midnight |
| 11/23 | Cati, V et al: pp. 84-96 James: pp. 1-54 Tatum: pp. 331-358 |
Inclusive Leadership and the maintenance of the status quo | Reaction Paper 4 due Sunday by midnight |
| 11/30 | James: chs. 3-4 Petriwskyj: pp. 195-212 |
Addressing Educational Equity | Professional Development Plan due Sunday by midnight |
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.