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Resource Management and Schools | Teaching & Education | Online Courses

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Resource Management in Education
Course Description: This course is designed to provide an examination of the theory and practice of human resource management and public school finance in relation to expenditures and resources at the local, state, and federal levels of support in school districts. It also provides an examination of social issues that impact the school learning environment, to include gender, quality, multicultural education, diversity; and privatization. It provides an in-depth study of the basic principles of money management in public education and how to manage it. There is a focus is on the management of dollars (fiscal), space (building operations), people (human resources), community resources (engagement) and time. Learning Objectives:

Examine the theory and practice of human resource management and public school finance in relation to expenditures and resources

Examine social issues that impact the school learning environment

Explore the management of space, time, and community resources
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School and Community Relations | Teaching & Education | Online Courses

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School & Community Relations

Course Description: This course is designed to empower school administrators to mobilize community resources and create partnerships that enhance and drive a school culture where all youth can succeed. The changing school in the changing community will be discussed, as well as principles of maintaining a desirable relationship. This course will also discuss powerful avenues to current school/community challenges such as character education, school violence prevention, overcoming barriers to learning, and academic reinforcement. 

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Leadership and Organizational Theories in Schools | Teaching & Education | Online Courses

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Leadership and Organizational Theories in Schools

Course Description:   This course will provide an analysis of the various leadership and organizational theories with a major focus on situational decision-making and its effects. The course explores and tests (through required field-based clinical activities) leadership skills and strategies necessary for effective school leadership. The student engages in an in-depth review of the literature relevant to effective organizational change and analysis as a foundation for the development of change strategies. Students will identify issues affecting the school; leadership and organizational theory will frame the discussion of the issues.  

Learning Objectives:

Identify various concepts of leadership behaviors  

Understand the importance of attitude  

Explore the power of changing what you do Leading by example  

Learn how to lead individuals to make things happen 
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Organizational Leadership in Education | Teaching & Education | Online Courses

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Organizational Leadership in Education Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to organizational leadership in education. It covers the basics of leading within educational institutions, including the development and implementation of initiatives, managing stakeholders, improvement programs, and asset utilization. You will learn about different techniques used in cultivating an effective working environment as well as how to develop an understanding of the school system. You will also gain an understanding of how to ensure teams are driven and focused on common goals while maintaining ethical standards. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of organizational principles while learning practical skills such as leading initiatives, creating structures that foster collaboration between different departments, setting performance expectations, and connecting with stakeholders. This course is ideal for those who are looking to enhance their skills in educational decision-making or are interested in pursuing a career involving organizational leadership within the field of education. Course Objectives:

Understand basic principles of organizational leadership

Lead educational initiatives

Utilize resources responsibly

Develop strategies for improvement

Analyze data from assessments

Evaluate programs for success

Comprehend methods for stakeholder engagement

Master project task management

Create collaborative environments

Identify areas needing improvement
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Issues in School Administration and Supervision | Teaching & Education | Online Courses

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Issues in School Administration and Supervision

Course Description:   This course will assist students to create and maintain a successful learning organization, educational leaders must act with a reasoned understanding of major historical, philosophical, ethical, social and economic influences affecting education. This course provides students the opportunity to explore an array of education leadership issues and trends, closely examine an issue of their choosing using existing qualitative and quantitative data, and develop an action research project to address the identified problem(s), outlining possible actions and their implications. Important foundations for this exploration are: 

Learning Objectives:

Examine interactive internal systems operating within external systems 

Understand the importance of efficient and effective communication skills and networks 

Identify the necessity of positive/supportive school climate 

Recognize the need to frame, analyze, and resolve problems 

Explore the impact of current educational and social movements 
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Leadership and Teams Dynamics | Teaching & Education | Online Courses

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Leadership and Team Dynamics

Course Description: This course focuses on team building, teamwork, and team leading draws information from a wide variety of disciplines to introduce students to the ever important topic of teaming. 

Learning Objectives:  

Recognize when to use different types of teams 

Identify descriptions of the classic phases of team development 

Recognize basic team-building activities 

Distinguish among typical team roles in a scenario 

Recognize techniques for handling group dynamics 

Recognize methods used to evaluate teams 

Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards 
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Educational Leadership Theory | Teaching & Education | Online Courses

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Educational Leadership Theory

Course Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the theories and practices of educational leadership and organizational behaviors in school systems. Students will begin to understand and appreciate the challenges faced by modern school leaders.

Learning Objectives:

Compare and contrast different leadership styles listed in the course.

Examine differentiate factors that create an effect leader in the educational setting.

Analyze their personal leadership strengths and weaknesses as a leader

Understand the fundamentals of educational leadership

Analyze different leadership styles and determine which is most effective for a given situation

Develop strategies for creating a vision and mission statement for your school or organization

Learn how to effectively manage staff and resources

Gain knowledge on how to create a positive learning environment

Explore ways to foster collaboration among staff members

Identify strategies for engaging students in learning activities

Develop communication skills necessary for successful leadership roles

Learn how to evaluate performance and provide feedback to staff members

Understand the importance of self-reflection in order to improve as a leader
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Strategic Planning in Education | Teaching & Education | Online Courses

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Strategic Planning in Education

Course Description:   This course will provide an examination of planning processes used by leaders to direct educational change and improvement.  Includes strategic planning approaches designed to address macro and micro goals of organization. The course content provides the student with the historical and operational perspectives of planning in modern organizations.  Focus is on the development of planning, implementation, and leadership skills needed to direct strategic decision-making within educational settings. 

Learning Objectives:

Gain knowledge and understanding of the planning functions as related to educational settings 

Obtain a working understanding of various planning models

Understand the role of planning in relationship to other administrative responsibilities

Analyze planning models and activities utilizing a case study method

Obtain a working knowledge of tools, technologies, and data sources useful for educational planners 

Obtain a broad understanding of planning skills needed by successful educational leaders

Gain knowledge of procedures used for technology, facility, fiscal, and school improvement planning   

Develop leadership skills needed to direct strategic improvement of schools
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Leading Diverse Schools | Teaching & Education | Online Courses

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Leading Diverse Schools

Course Description:  This course is designed to study multicultural education and its link to school leadership, cultural understanding, and critical problems related to the organization of schools through the lens of human behavior. A focus is on the preparation of administrators to transform schools by understanding theoretical, sociological, political, and historical elements as they relate to ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, exceptionality, language, religion, and sexual orientation. In preparation for work in an increasingly diverse world, students in this course will engage in personal, professional, and organizational reflection. 

Learning Objectives:

Identify the challenges that school administrators face in ethnically diverse contexts

Understand how and why principals do or do not promote inclusive practices in their schools  

Learn to develop and implement an educational diversity policy 
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Administration of School Personnel | Teaching & Education | Online Courses

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Administration of School Personnel

Course Description: This course provides an overview of the myriad of duties and responsibilities of the office of human resources. Through individual assignments and small/large group experiences, candidates gain the knowledge, skills, and attributes involved in leading both professional and non-professional staff. Specific case studies are presented, guest speakers are invited to present, and specific theories and philosophies are studied. Matters having to do with leadership and organization of school personnel will be addressed. Exploration of topics such as recruitment and selection; induction; professional development; supervision and evaluation; discipline and dismissal; the work environment; compensation and benefits; administering employee contracts; and legal issues in personnel management will be included.

Learning Objectives:

Explore the evolution of education administration and its future as an academic discipline and a profession

Differentiate among the various functions that public managers perform

Examine the political, socio-economic, cultural, and diversity issues involved in major debates of education administration

Explain the roles of education administrators as public managers and policy makers

Explain the interaction of administrative and political processes in education administration

Examine the importance of ethical standards and behavior of education managers
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