BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute

FNPA-220 - Educational Leadership - 3.00 Credits

FNPA-220 - Educational Leadership - 3.00 Credits

Course Details
This course will expose the student to the fundamentals of management, mobilization resources, supervision of personnel, and examination of education budgets. The student will learn the basics of organizational change and perspectives of education. The course will examine effective leadership and the many factors that impact education, such as socio-economic, community and political factors. To expand their view of education students will share ideas and perspectives with administrators.
Part of the:
  • BUSINESS Department
  • Prerequisites : ENGL 060, or English 12 or English Studies 12 and/or English First Peoples 12.
    Course Outline
    Instructors Qualifications: Related Master's Degree.
    Office Hours: 1.5 per week
    Contact Hours: 45
    Student Evaluation
    Procedure:
    Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
    Learning Outcomes:
  • describe the system of higher education and the values, policies and practices that inform its operation as it relates to First Nations communities;

  • describe the institutional context of professional practice and the intricate relationships among various contextual issues;

  • research and analyze the problems, threats and opportunities that exist in educational institutions;

  • demonstrate the ability to translate research into purposeful action; and

  • engage in productive dialogue and negotiation with multiple stakeholders.
  • Text and Materials:
  • Lunenburg, Fred C. and Ornstein, Allan C. (2004). Educational administration; Concepts and practices. Current Edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Co.

  • Kowalski, Theodore J. (2005). Case studies on educational administration. Current Edition. New York, NY: Allyn and Bacon/Longman.
  • Other Resources:
    Transfer Credits: For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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