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.
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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