EDL520 Leading Diverse Schools

This course focuses on the cultural, ethnic, and socio- economic contexts of schools and school communities. Through course readings and activities, leadership candidates will have opportunities to develop critical perspective toward diversity. Emphasis will be placed on developing leadership skills and dispositions that result in the candidate's capacity to promote inclusive practices. In particular, candidates will understand how their actions impact perceptions about inclusiveness within such realms as race, class, gender, sexuality, disability, religion, culture, and language. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the M.Ed./Ed.S Administration and Supervision Program. 2 semester hours