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

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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