Marietta College Education Department - Educators as Leaders for 21^st Century Schools

EDUC 600

The Pioneer Seminar

Educators as Leaders

Education

Fall 2006

Instructor: Dr. Bill Bauer Contact Information: Office: 376-4768

Wednesday: 6:30 TO 9:30 p.m. Email: bauerm@marietta.edu

Course Description:

Prominent speakers in the area of Educational Leadership will be highlighted each week. This course also serves as an introductory course in the Master of Arts in Education at Marietta College. This seminar will also provide a discussion of the nature of leadership with a particular emphasis on differing views of leadership in the educational context.

Topics include: graduate learning, diversity and culture, issues in minorities inleadership positions, educational paradigms, research dynamics, technology, teacher education, school finance, and community responsibility just to name a few.

Required Texts/Readings:

The LiveText subscription fee of $80 must be paid by the end of the first week of classes. Students who do not pay will need to drop the course.
Students need to pay by cash or check payable to Education Department

A course packet should be purchased from Linda Gorman in Room 101 for $25 on or before the first night of classes. Students are required to read the section of the course packet pertaining to the speaker of the week. Total Price $105.00

The Graduate Students in this course should be able to:

Course Objectives

Program Outcomes

Addressed

Teacher as Leader

Framework

Component

Knowledge:

1. Compare and contrast different views of leadership.

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K-2

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2. Illustrate ways in which a teacher can act as a leader outside the classroom.

3. Discuss several types of leadership in the classroom as represented by different

Philosophies of education.

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K-2

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4. Describe an implicit or explicit position on leadership by selected educators--- (real or fictional)

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Skills

1. Analyze leadership among educational context.

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S-6

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S-10

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2. Develop a long range plan for personal educational development.

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3. Analyze leadership and group dynamics among educators.

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4. Write an exposition describing leadership traits found in specific educators.

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Marietta College Education Program Dispositions Addressed in this Course:

Demonstrate responsible and ethical behavior.
Respect cultural diversity.
Exhibit a willingness to collaborate with peers and professional colleagues to enhance professional growth and opportunities for student learning.
Exhibit a willingness to try new methods and technologies to enhance student learning.
Exhibit a positive attitude toward learning as an ongoing, life-enriching process.
Demonstrate a willingness to assume leadership roles in the college and the P-12 classroom.
Evaluate and reflect the role of the teacher as a functioning leader in and out of the classroom.
Relate how their views on leadership in the classroom can change.
Consider the impact of and individual teacher stance on leadership and the atmosphere in the classroom.

Diversity/Multiculturalism: Dr. Bauer will:

1. Remind students that contributions to the classroom should be made from diverse people to solve educational issues that could affect the teaching field.

Make a special effort to invite diverse mentors in the teaching field.
Provide an atmosphere where all students are comfortable to express their thoughts and beliefs.
Use a variety of teaching styles (modes) to address a diverse classroom.
Encourage teams or groups within the classroom that foster mutual respect and cooperation.
Offer a chance for students to meet with me after class to discuss issues or assignments they may not have understood.

Special Needs/Accommodation Policy:

Students who believe that they may need accommodations due to a documented disability should contact the Academic Resource Center (Andrews Hall, Third floor, 376-4700) and the instructor as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely manner. You must meet with the ARC staff to verify your eligibility for any accommodation and for academic assistance

Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism:

"Academic dishonesty within the academic community is a very serious matter, because dishonesty destroys the basic trust necessary for a healthy education environment. Academic dishonesty is any treatment or representation of work as if one were fully responsible for it, when it is in fact the work of another person. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, theft, or improper manipulation of laboratory or research data or theft of services. A substantiated case of academic dishonesty may result in disciplinary action, including a failing grade on the project, a failing grade in the course, or expulsion from the College" Academic dishonesty in a Master's degree program is a very serious matter and will more than likely cause an expulsion from the College( Marietta College Graduate Programs, 2005-07 Catalog, p. 34). Students being suspected of plagarizing will be reported to the Dept. Chair and the Dean of Faculty (Provost).

Copyright Policy

Please remember if you willfully disregard copyright law, you accept responsibility and assume all liability for your actions.

Technology Components:

Students will be introduced to a variety of resources at the Dawes Library having to do with the Internet for searching purposes (OhioLink). Students will also be introduced to varieties of assistive technologies available for people with disabilities.

Attendance Policy:

Dr. Bauer requests that students attend all class sessions that are held. Points will be deducted from the final grade for each absence and non-participation.

Grading:

The grades in this class are based on percentages. In this way, students will know how close they are to moving up a grade or slipping down a grade. Percentage points are absolute and non-negotiable.

97% - 100% A+ 83% - 86% B 70% - 72% C-

93% - 96% A 80% - 82% B- 67% - 69% D+

90% - 92% A- 77% - 79% C+ 63% - 66% D

87% - 89% B+ 73% - 76% C 60% - 62% D-

Below 60% F

Assessment Outcomes:

Course Assignment	Assessment
Class Participation and Attendance (150 pts) (15 per week)	Weekly Chart
Weekly Journal and Reflection Paper on Leadership ( 10 points (150 pts.)	Paper Grade
* Each week a speaker regarding topics in Educational Leadership will present to the class. Attendance is very important.

	300 total points

Class Schedule

Date	Topic to be Addressed	Readings	Assignments Due
8/23	Graduate Study at Marietta College-Meet in Andrews Hall Great Room 6:30 p.m. Dr. Sue Dewine, Provost, Marietta College Dr. William M. Bauer CRC- Director MAEd. (overview portfolio requirement[rubric]) Cathy Brown MA-Director of the Graduate Programs	In Course Packet	Readings
8/30	Educational Library Resources for Graduate Students (Dawes) Instructor to be announced. The Write Place (Thomas) Dr. Tim Catalano English Department	None	Meet in Erwin 201 at 7:00 p.m. 8 p.m. meet at The Write Place
9/6	Rationality and Truth Dr. Mark Miller, Ph.D	In course packet	Readings
9/13	Developing an Electronic Portfolio and Live Text Introduction(Room 102 Erwin) Connie Golden, Ph.D.	In course packet	Meet Education Computer lab Readings
9/20	The Importance of Music Education Dr. Daniel Monek, Chair Dept. of Music - Marietta College	In course packet	Be prepared to do a lot of moving around! Hand in Journal
9/27	The Importance of Athletics in Education Bill Wadley-Head Coach- Ohio State University Men's Swim Team Head Coach of Several World and Olympic Qualifiers Head Coach of the Goodwill Games	In course packet	Readings
10/4	Schools and Culture Jim O'Donnell, Ph.D. Marietta College	In packet	Readings
10/11	Trust, Teamwork, and Tribulation in Education Dan Leffingwell, M.A.Ed. Marietta College Graduate Principal-Warren High School	In packet	Readings
10/18	Education Teams in the Educational Community Dr. Bill Bauer, Marietta College	In packet	Readings Hand in Journal
10/25	The Culture of Disability Dr. J.W. Smith, Ohio University School of Communications	In packet	Readings
11/1	Dr. Robin Moore-Cooper, Director of Minority Services Sinclair State Community College Minorities in Leadership Positions	In packet	Readings
11/8	The Changing Face of Teacher Education-Chair Education Dept. at Marietta College Dottie Erb, PhD	In packet	Readings
11/15	Educational Leadership in the 21st Century Jean Scott, Ph.D. President, Marietta College	In packet	Readings
11/22or 11/29	No Class - Break
12/6	Dr. Don Bartlette, "Macaroni and Midnight", Class tonight will meet at 7 p.m. and Please bring a friend or family member. You will never forget his message.	In packet	Will meet in McDonough Auditorium. Hand in final journal.

Requirements for the class:

This is primarily a discussion based class. If there are any assigned readings you

should complete them before attending class. You will be asked in class what your opinion is of your readings.

Journal- You are required to "turn in" (electrionically) a copy of a journal at the conclusion of each class session via Livetext.

class.

a. Your journal could include notes as to your first impression of an assignedreading or an analysis of that reading assignment. Was it thought provoking?
Explain. What questions did it bring to your attention? Reflect.

b. Following each class meeting, you may benefit from recording a summary of the essence of the discussion/information/questions that resulted from the class meeting.

You will prepare a written document at the end of the semester that incorporates

the readings, films, class discussions and lectures with special emphasis on the conflicting roles and postures an educator assumes in his/her role as a leader in the community or educational institution. Opinions are not only acceptable in the content of the paper, but encouraged. YOU MUST FOLLOW APA Format!

The key is not whether the expressions provide a right or wrong answer but that you demonstrate a well thought out analysis or synthesis of what you have read and what has been discussed-both by the professors and by the students in the class.

Emphasis is on content, the quality of writing (use the Writing Center if you needto!) demonstrated by the student and the depth of thought (critical thinking skills) demonstrated by your analysis and/or your reaction to the readings and discussions.
Hand in via LiveText. One page per speaker. (Each week.

(minimum fifteen pages, typed, double spaced and using APA fifth Edition

Format)

The final grade for Education 600 will be based on the extent/depth of your

participation in class discussion and the quality of your term paper, with major
emphasis on the paper.

In other words, the first part of each paper session is a synopsis of what you learned.

The second part is your reflection on what was presented.