Explore the core theories, models, and ethical frameworks that underpin effective educational leadership. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to leadership styles, instructional leadership, and the pursuit of excellence in educational settings.

Learners will examine foundational models of educational leadership, including transformational, distributed, and teacher leadership. The course delves into the evolution of instructional leadership, ethical challenges in complex environments, and the distinction between solo and shared leadership. By investigating the capabilities and virtues essential for excellence, participants will develop a nuanced understanding of what drives successful leadership in education. Through a blend of readings, video lectures, and quizzes, this course combines theoretical exploration with real-world examples to help learners build a strong conceptual foundation in educational leadership. Emphasis is placed on critical reflection and the application of leadership principles to diverse educational contexts. This course is part one of a three-course Specialization designed to build a complete and cohesive understanding of the subject. While it offers valuable skills on its own, you'll gain the most benefit by progressing through all three courses as a structured learning journey. This course is based on Principles of Educational Leadership & Management, by Tony Bush, Les Bell and Michael MacAskill. Copyright ©2019 by Sage Publications Limited. All rights reserved, including rights for text and data mining and training of artificial technologies or similar technologies. Published by Sage Publications Limited, London. Used by arrangement with Sage Publications Limited.