Reflective leaders integrate theory, research, and experiential wisdom into their practice and decisions. This reflective decision making engages administrators in cycles of thought and action based on theoretical, ethical, and professional knowledge. The purpose of this course is to prepare advanced graduate students to conduct and interpret research in educational administration and related fields. The Division of Educational Administration in the School of Education, University of South Dakota, is committed to preparing reflective leaders. Instructional Methods and Activities Methods and activities for instruction include Traditional Experiences 1.
Pages are to be numbered with the student's name in the upper right hand corner of each page.
Traditional assessment 1. The student will answer these questions with reference to a specific topic, to be chosen from those noted below. Using the topic chosen for Library Assignment, Part I, each student will prepare a five to ten page report on this subject. A total of fifteen minutes will be allotted for each presentation, with the remaining time for the presenter to respond to questions from others in the class. Please confer with the instructor, if possible, prior to being absent and also prior to the class meting following the absence.