EDLD 740 - Reform and Change for Social Justice

Units: 3
The theory, underlying values, and empirical evidence of various approaches to educational reform. Critical examination of reform approaches in light of social justice.

Prerequisites: Admission to Ed.D. Educational Leadership Program.
Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify and assess methods of implementing change within an educational organization that leads to improved outcomes for all students (1.6).
Document and assess processes used to create and sustain democratic structures that enable all members to participate in decisions that promote student learning (1.8).
Design strategies for applying concepts of inclusion, relationship, and diversity to specific institutional and community contexts in support of positive change (3.3).
Formulate a systems perspective regarding a range of issues of educational practice and policy in support of systemic equity-based reform and sustainability (3.5).
Analyze the ways in which federal, state, and local politics and priorities influence system goals, policies, and district leaders and how educational leaders can influence politics and policies at all levels (7.1).