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EDU 547 Leadership for Educational Effectiveness: Reading list

EDU 547 Leadership for Educational Effectiveness


Department: Master of Education

Module Description: This course mainly aims to establish that leaders positively affect the effectiveness of education. Students will go through a thorough study of leadership, its various definitions and forms and a systematic analysis of the effects of leadership on variables such as vision, mission, process, product, project, people development / improvement. Necessary support given to identify and develop the leadership capabilities of each participant. Careful attention will be given to a) empirical research studies on the effectiveness of various approaches to leadership, and, b) the development and application of research methods for study of leadership in the local context, c) understanding of cross-cultural variables in leadership such as norms and religion, modernization, cultural convergence, issues such as power distance and individualization and development of the role of women in leadership.


Key indicative readings

Other recommended readings

Key Journals to consult

  • Journal of Organisational Behaviour

  • Leadership and Organization Development Journal

  • Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies

  • International journal of educational management

  • International journal of educational leadership

  • Educational Management Administration & Leadership

  • Journal of Educational Administration

  • Journal of Educational Administration and History

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