Leading Change in Educational OrganizationsÂ
Course Description: Â
This course is designed to analyze the fundamental behavioral concepts and process of organizations. The complex process of organizational change and how it can be managed through a collection of techniques. Issues such as forces related to creating the need for organizational change in human resource and educational organizations will be examined. Â
Learning Objectives:Â Â
- Explain the change process as an integral part of the organization and administration of a school system Â
- Describe the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to function as a successful change agent in an educational institution Â
- Identify the various cultural, social, political, legal, and ethical issues that impact the change process in education
- Analyze the dynamics of the various roles played by the relevant publics in affecting change within educational organizationsÂ
- Explain the roles strategic design and strategic planning play in the change process
- Identify and apply those leadership skills necessary for planning, implementing, and leading future-focused change efforts in educational organizations
