Course Description
This course is for administrators, teacher leaders, or classroom teachers looking to make a meaningful impact in education through applied leadership skills. It provides the tools and insights needed to lead with purpose, to inspire others, and to drive educational success.
Educational leadership plays a crucial role in shaping the future of education. Effective teacher leadership fosters a classroom culture that enables students to excel. At the school level, effective leadership is the cornerstone of a successful institution. In order to be an impactful leader at any level, one must understand what motivates people, create a positive school or class climate and understand and apply what is needed for effective leadership.
Course Objectives
-Examine Maslow’s Theory of Human Motivation and Ryan and Deci’s Self-Determination Theory to understand the factors that drive individuals and how these insights can shape effective leadership practices.
-Identify strategies that create a supportive culture where individuals feel valued, understood, and connected, thereby enhancing motivation and impacting achievement.
-Explore effective leadership strategies with a foundation in motivation and positive climate-building
-Apply best practices in supporting students’ social and emotional learning. By
-Create a written personal leadership philosophy or presentation (podcast, blogpost, video or media presentation), utilizing knowledge gained from the course, to guide decision-making in fostering a positive, purposeful environment that drives success.
Materials Required
Coyle, D. (2018). The culture code. Random House Books.
Burgess, S., Houf, B. (2017). Lead like a pirate. Dave Burgess Consulting.
Additional readings and media will be posted in Google Classroom.