Ethical Leadership and Decision Making in Leadership- EDUC 726
Summer 2015 Dr. Bonnie Piller Reflection… I enjoyed the Ethical Leadership and Decision Making in Leadership tremendously. Dr. Piller shared her your knowledge and expertise of the ethical aspects of leadership in a very interesting manner. The readings, the field trip and developing my creed have shaped my thinking as an instructional leader. The discussions and assignments have stimulated my thinking... I am thankful to Dr. Piller for introducing Parker Palmer. I introduced his work to my staff members and motive them and ignite the passion of teaching. The book "Courage to Teach" has been used with my teaching staff to remind them the impact they have in the lives of children. |
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Course Description and Goals were obtained from the course syllabus
Course Description
EDUC 726: Ethical Leadership and Decision Making in Education – Leadership ethics and the utilization of principles of personal balance in daily life and work. Covers decision making theories and how decisions are made at various levels in PreK-12 and community college to effectuate positive and sustaining change.
Course Goals/Objectives
The basic assumption of society is that school administrators will use concepts, skills and behaviors of ethical leadership. This course is designed to guide the individual student in the exploration of their personal ethical compass. The doctoral students will be expected to use scholarly research to determine best practices of ethical of leadership.
The objective of this course is to explore and delve into the research of the most prevalent ethical issues facing school administrators and teachers. The discussions will be guided by the Socratic Method to include personal experiences and scholarly research. Each student will be expected to contribute to the discussion after taking notes from the weekly readings.
Program Objectives and Student Learning Objectives
The following list is extracted from the full list of Student Learning Objectives and identifies the alignment of Student Learning Objectives and Student Indicators addressed.
Student Learning Objective:
Effective communicators and collaborators
Student Indicators:
a. Demonstrates open communication with stakeholders.
b. Demonstrates communication in a timely fashion with consultants.
c. Demonstrates collaborative communication with all public agencies.
d. Develops positive, meaningful and sustaining relationships with all constituents.
Student Learning Objective:
Leaders dedicated to the premise that all students can learn.
Student Indicator:
a. Provides visionary leadership for a climate of learning.
b. Analyzes the individual needs of students in the learning process.
c. Establishes programs that are conducive to all learning styles.
d. Provide authentic learning experiences.
e. Monitors student progress on a timely basis.
f. Evaluates student outcomes in relation to established standards.
Student Learning Objective:
Ethical leaders and decision makers.
Student Indicators:
a. Provides the leadership to establish a code of ethics.
b. Models ethical behavior.
c. Expects and reinforces ethical behavior.
d. Models decision making grounded in ethics.
Student Learning Objective:
Instructional leaders.
Student Indicators:
a. Provides a climate for positive relationships and effective teaching and learning.
b. Ensures that appropriate instructional materials and technology are available.
c. Provides sensitive supervision which promotes effective teaching.
d. Establishes professional, positive, meaningful, and sustaining relationships with faculty to constantly monitor the effectiveness of the program.
Student Learning Objective:
Visionary leaders.
Student Indicators:
a. Develops a shared vision.
b. Plans and implements activities to support this vision.
c. Provides appropriate staff development to ensure the implementation of the vision.
d. Facilitates the stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.
Course Description
EDUC 726: Ethical Leadership and Decision Making in Education – Leadership ethics and the utilization of principles of personal balance in daily life and work. Covers decision making theories and how decisions are made at various levels in PreK-12 and community college to effectuate positive and sustaining change.
Course Goals/Objectives
The basic assumption of society is that school administrators will use concepts, skills and behaviors of ethical leadership. This course is designed to guide the individual student in the exploration of their personal ethical compass. The doctoral students will be expected to use scholarly research to determine best practices of ethical of leadership.
The objective of this course is to explore and delve into the research of the most prevalent ethical issues facing school administrators and teachers. The discussions will be guided by the Socratic Method to include personal experiences and scholarly research. Each student will be expected to contribute to the discussion after taking notes from the weekly readings.
Program Objectives and Student Learning Objectives
The following list is extracted from the full list of Student Learning Objectives and identifies the alignment of Student Learning Objectives and Student Indicators addressed.
Student Learning Objective:
Effective communicators and collaborators
Student Indicators:
a. Demonstrates open communication with stakeholders.
b. Demonstrates communication in a timely fashion with consultants.
c. Demonstrates collaborative communication with all public agencies.
d. Develops positive, meaningful and sustaining relationships with all constituents.
Student Learning Objective:
Leaders dedicated to the premise that all students can learn.
Student Indicator:
a. Provides visionary leadership for a climate of learning.
b. Analyzes the individual needs of students in the learning process.
c. Establishes programs that are conducive to all learning styles.
d. Provide authentic learning experiences.
e. Monitors student progress on a timely basis.
f. Evaluates student outcomes in relation to established standards.
Student Learning Objective:
Ethical leaders and decision makers.
Student Indicators:
a. Provides the leadership to establish a code of ethics.
b. Models ethical behavior.
c. Expects and reinforces ethical behavior.
d. Models decision making grounded in ethics.
Student Learning Objective:
Instructional leaders.
Student Indicators:
a. Provides a climate for positive relationships and effective teaching and learning.
b. Ensures that appropriate instructional materials and technology are available.
c. Provides sensitive supervision which promotes effective teaching.
d. Establishes professional, positive, meaningful, and sustaining relationships with faculty to constantly monitor the effectiveness of the program.
Student Learning Objective:
Visionary leaders.
Student Indicators:
a. Develops a shared vision.
b. Plans and implements activities to support this vision.
c. Provides appropriate staff development to ensure the implementation of the vision.
d. Facilitates the stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.