Student Learning Outcomes

Conceptual Framework and Program Goals

1. Students will develop a philosophical vision of educational institutions with high standards.
2. Students will reflect on the role of leadership in multiple community settings.

Goal No. 2. Educational leaders who are in the fields of Prek-12 and higher education promote diversity, equity and social justice.

1. Students will systematically and coherently frame the particular educational and social issues in schools and communities.
2. Students will identify and critically analyze those aspects of organization and culture of educational institutions regarding social justice and equity.
3. Students will plan practicum/internship projects that reflect a theme of social justice, equity, and diversity.

Goal No. 3. Educational leaders who are in the fields of Prek-12 and higher education emphasize critical inquiry, dialogue, effective communication and the importance of positive human relationships.

1. Students will explain and apply essential elements of theory and practice that are important to the successful exercise of leadership and management in public service organizations, as well as reflect upon their leadership skills and style.
2. Students will demonstrate how they would forge learning environments that are trustful and allow critical dialogue around issues of curriculum/pedagogical strategies and race, class, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic, sexual orientation and disability.
3. Students will facilitate safe and effective learning environments for children and adults.

Goal No. 4. Educational leaders who are in the fields of Prek-12 and higher education enhance the capacity of individuals to be education entrepreneurs and leaders of organizations, which reflect state-of-the –art practices and traditions.

1. Students will engage in ongoing professional development activities that encourage continued learning.
2. Students will use multiple forms of technology to advance student and adult growth.
3. Students will use TaskStream to develop formative and summative portfolio.
4. Students will understand leadership as lateral relationships, including organizational politics and conflict resolution.
5. Students will enhance their ability to diagnose organizational behavior by encouraging multi-frame thinking and analysis.

Goal No. 5. Educational leaders who are in the fields of Prek-12 and higher education create meaningful educational processes and experiences.

1. Students will create effective models of communication between leaders and constituents within educational institutions and communities.
2. Students will engage in dialogue that uncovers themes/patterns relevant to education in society.

Goal No. 6. Educational leaders who are in the fields of Prek-12 and higher education develop into transformational/constructivist leaders.

1. Students will develop and implement policy that is inclusive and equitable.
2. Students will write a theoretical analysis that addresses educational reform.
3. Students will learn how to make curricular content culturally relevant and meaningful.
4. Students will construct knowledge that reflects an understanding of the social and institutional context of schooling in the United States.

Goal No. 7. Educational leaders who are in the fields of Prek-12 and higher education create democratic educational institutions.

1. Students will practice reflexivity by keeping a reflection journal.
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of a learning community that values individual and diverse voices.
3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of democracy as active citizenry participation in educational institutions and communities.
4. Students will explore power relations within educational institutions.
5. Students will formulate ways in which ethical and moral values promote day-to-day democratic practices in educational institutions and communities.