Issues in School Administration and SupervisionÂ
Course Description:  Â
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: Â
Learning Objectives:Â
- Examine interactive internal systems operating within external systems Â
- Understand the importance of efficient and effective communication skills and networks Â
- Identify the necessity of positive/supportive school climate Â
- Recognize the need to frame, analyze, and resolve problems Â
- Explore the impact of current educational and social movements Â
