EDU 5688 School -based Administration and Management
The aim of this course is to develop and nurture skills and provide a conceptual base that will enable the school building leader to undertake the administrative and managerial responsibilities of the school as an open social system. Associated with the administration of a building are areas of responsibility including functions of the principal related to aspects of staffing (personnel management), facilities management, school culture, student affairs, policy, community engagement and the political and cultural influences on the learning organization. The course will develop its knowledge base utilizing literature, case studies, lecture, cooperative learning, problem solving techniques and research. A field experience will be a component of this course. Field experience hours will be tallied throughout the SBL course of study. Cumulative field experience hours from courses (other than the internship) may not exceed 100 hours. The difference will be added to the internship experience requirement for a program total of 250 hours. The field experience includes experiences in districts serving students at different developmental levels and with a variety of characteristics, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds. Along with a 2-page summary outlining the field experience, candidates must complete the portfolio which is a Chalk & Wire benchmark and Advanced Certificate requirement.
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