Online Course Syllabus EDLS 670 Introduction to Educational Leadership

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1 Online Course Syllabus EDLS 670 Introduction to Educational Leadership Important Notes: This document provides an overview of expectations for this online course and is subject to change prior to the term start. Changes may also occur during the term due to faculty or SPS Distance Learning course updates. Some links may only be active once the term starts. For this course you must check the Regis Bookstore: for the most current online course material information. Course Description Prerequisites Required Course Materials General Course Requirements Disclosing Disabilities Grading Criteria Assignments Course Description Candidates will study the different styles and strategies of leadership, using current literature and case studies as a basis for examination. An emphasis in this course will be the process of school improvement and staff development. The politics of school culture and the strategies of dealing with conflict are addressed in this course. Various other components will be included, including how to plan and run a meeting, how to write newsletters/ bulletins and other mundane but important components. Elements of school/ community relations will also be addressed in this course as well. The first steps in developing a leadership portfolio, which you will continue to build during the program, will occur in this course. Prerequisites (top)

2 None Required Course Materials (top) Garmston, Robert J. and Wellman, Bruce M. (1999). The Adaptive School: A Sourcebook for Developing Collaborative Groups. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers. Marzano, Robert J., McNulty, Brian A. and Waters, T. (most recent edition). Leadership that Works: From Research Results. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. Ron Zemke, Claire Raines, Bob Filipczak. (2000) Generations at Work: Managing the Clash of Veterans, Boomers, Xers, and Nexters in Your Workplace. New York: AMACOM Pickering, Peg. (1999). How to Manage Conflict: Turn All Conflict into Win- Win Outcomes. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career Press General Course Requirements:(top) Readings: In order to gain the maximum potential from the learning environment, it is expected that you complete the assigned reading(s) in advance. Also, it is expected that you come to class prepared to share your impressions and interpretations, raise pertinent questions and issues, and remain open to the ideas and reactions of the other class members. Assignments: It is expected that reflection responses be sent (via ) to the instructor by the date it is due. All written work must be in a 12 point, readable font and spell-checked. The following four expectations will be in place for all who take this course: Participate in every assignment in a timely fashion. Assignments need to be posted by Wednesday so that others will have time to read and react to them. All assignments and responses must be completed by Saturday noon each week. Assignments that are to be shared with classmates over the Internet will

3 be clearly identified. Other assignments that are due will need to be e- mailed to the instructor. Writing is a critically important skill for educational leaders! Therefore, please carefully revise and edit any papers before submitting them to the instructor. When there are more than five errors in writing conventions, the paper will be returned with no credit until corrections are made. When communicating with colleagues over the Internet, correct conventions are also expected. Thus, "Internet talk" (i.e., no capitals, abbreviated words, and the like), is not acceptable for graduate writing. When communicating over the Internet, be sure to do a greeting and please sign your first and last name. Disclosing Disabilities(top) If you have a documented disability requiring academic adjustments for this class, please contact the Director of Disability Services at Regis ( ). S/he will review your documentation with you and help determine appropriate, reasonable accommodations. Following the meeting, please make an appointment with me, as your instructor, to discuss your accommodation request in the light of the course requirements. You may self-disclose and request an academic adjustment at any time before the end of the term. However, I strongly recommend that you do so as soon as possible because accommodations are not provided retroactively and adequate lead-time is required. Grading Criteria (top) Criteria for assessing and grading will be discussed throughout the course. All products will be assessed with an emphasis on depth of understanding and connections made between content of readings and class discussions. (See criteria below). Grading Scale: A = A- = B+ = 88-89

4 B = B- = C+ = C = C- = D+ = D = D- = F = 59 or lower (top) Online Course Assignments EDLS670 Course Dynamics This course is organized around an eight-week program. Weekly outcomes, assignments, and critical information are organized week-by-week. Typically, each week includes learning activities, forum discussion and response and an reflection. It is important that you stay current with the course, since this eight-week compressed format will make it difficult to catch up if you get behind. What follows is a suggested weekly schedule. The deadlines are established to keep the class on track. If you need to amend the weekly schedule due to your own time constraints, please contact the facilitator well in advance. Assignments may be amended by you facilitator. Any adjustments would be posted in the Forum. Learning Activities and Content Getting Started: Become familiar with the syllabus. Take time to explore the course site if you are a new online learner. Print the Assignments page for future reference.

5 Read the important information contained in Week by Week by Sunday or Monday, so you understand the expectations for the week. Formulate your schedule to complete the activities accordingly. Assignments By no later than Wednesday of each week, post any assignments, which are to be shared with others taking the class, unless otherwise advised by your facilitator. By no later than Saturday, post REPLIES to the submissions of other course participants. Assignments due to the instructor are must be posted by Saturday noon of the week assigned. Personal Reflections By no later than midnight Sunday, your weekly reflections to the facilitator. Group Work Many weekly activities rely on group processing. Here are a few suggestions to facilitate communication during this process. 1. Exchange information containing several methods of communication (phone, fax and for example) so you are not reliant on course access for conversation and document exchange between group members. This will enable you to keep working in spite of unforeseen technical problems that may arise. 2. Coordinate your efforts early to allow enough time to complete the tasks.

6 Grading Criteria 3. Communicate actively about obstacles you are encountering or assistance you may need. Your facilitator will post the grading criteria in the discussion forum. Weekly Reading Assignments Week 1: Marzano Chapters 1, 2 and 3; Zemke et al Chapters 1 and 2 Week 2: Marzano pages 41-46; Zemke et al Chapters 3 and 4 Week 3: Marzano pages 46-47; Zemke et al Chapters 5 and 6 Week 4: Entire Generations at Work; Marzano pages Week 5: Garmston and Wellman Chapters 5-7; Marzano pages Week 6: Internet research Week 7: Entire How to Manage Conflict; Garmston and Wellman Chapter 9 Week 8: no readings Online Course Evaluation: Please complete the online course evaluation form located at the bottom of the content in the Week by Week tab. For technical problems with this website contact techsupport@regis.edu 2001 Regis University. All Rights Reserved.