09 May After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, read and reflect on the scenario presented in Chapter 1 Reflective Activities – Critical Incident: The Vision for South
After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, read and reflect on the scenario presented in Chapter 1 Reflective Activities – Critical Incident: The Vision for South Shore High School (Owens & Valesky, p. 38). Then, answer and discuss the questions below.
- What are the strengths of Bill Johnson’s approach to the job?
- What are the drawbacks?
- In what ways could the job be approached differently?
- In what ways would you say that Bill Johnson’s approach was typical of (or different from) those currently serving as principals?
Submission Instructions:
- Your initial post should be 250 to 300 words.
- Cite your textbook as your source in current APA format.
- You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts.
- Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
- You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Organizational Theories, Educational Practices, & Role of the Principal
After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources , read and reflect on the scenario presented in the Chapter 1 Reflective Activities – Critical Incident: The Vision for South Shore High School (Owens & Valesky, p. 38). Then, answer and discuss the questions below.
· What are the strengths of Bill Johnson’s approach to the job?
· What are the drawbacks?
· In what ways could the job be approached differently?
· In what ways would you say that Bill Johnson’s approach was typical of (or different from) those currently serving as principals?
Submission Instructions:
· Your initial post should be 250 to 300 words.
· Cite your textbook as your source in current APA format.
· You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts.
· Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
· You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).
(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. Students should always cross-reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in their academic work.)
Read
· Owens, R. G., & Valesky, T. C. (2015). Organizational behavior in education: Leadership and school reform (11th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
· Chapter 1: Organizational and Critical Theory
· Chapter 2: Guiding Concepts for a Theory of Practice
· Chapter 3: Mainstreams of Organizational Thought
· As part of your readings in this module, please also review the following:
· Syllabus
· APA and Research GuidesLinks to an external site.
· Library Research DatabasesLinks to an external site.
Watch
· The Changing Role of School Principles (13:17) The Agenda with Steve Paikin. (2019, September 3). The changing role of school principles [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQLAxe5Occ4 The Changing Role of School PrincipalsLinks to an external site.
Supplemental Materials & Resources
· Professional Standards for Education Links to an external site. National Policy Board for Educational Administration (2015). Professional standards for educational leaders 2015. Reston, VA: Author.
· Leadership-Which Kind of Bold Download Leadership-Which Kind of Bold Starr, J. P. (2018). Leadership-which kind of bold? Phi Delta Kappan, 100(2), 62-63. https://doi.org/10.1177/0031721718803574
· Boys will be superintendents Download Boys will be superintendents Maranto, R., Carroll, K., Cheng, A., & Teodoro, M. P. (2018). Boys will be superintendents. Phi Delta Kappan, 100(2), 12-15. https://doi.org/10.1177/0031721718803563
· APA Reference Sites:
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· Purdue Writing Lab. (2002). OWL Purdue Writing Lab. https://owl.purdue.edu/Links to an external site.
· Workscited4U. (n.d.). Free APA works cited format | APA bibliography / Citation Builder(Composer). Free Works Cited | APA, MLA & Chicago Bibliography Creator / Citation Maker – WorksCited4U. https://www.workscited4u.com/apa_format.phpLinks to an external site.
· Apaformat.org. (n.d.). APA format. APA Format. https://apaformat.org/Links to an external site.
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