Leadership in Education
Instructor: Anna Saiti
Leadership is the activation and guidance of human resources in order to effectively contribute to the achievement of the objectives of an educational organization. Upon completion of the course, postgraduate students are expected to be able to meet the challenges of the school environment, make sound decisions either as school leaders or as members of the teaching staff, and apply relevant scientific knowledge and administrative problem-solving techniques within the school unit. They should also be able to transform a school into a high-quality and productive educational institution.
Problems related to crisis and conflict management in the school workplace serve as characteristic examples addressed in this context.
Course Modules:
- Concept of leadership; Leadership and management
- Relationships among leadership, power, and authority
- Leadership models and theories
- Nature of teams; Culture and leadership
- Leadership and behavior
- Social capital and leadership
- Sustainable leadership
- Leadership and relationships (Relational Leadership)
- Risk management
- Concept and techniques for solving administrative problems (e.g., conflict and crisis management using case studies),
as well as dimensions of collective decision-making through the teaching staff council and the use of case studies