Information Package / Course Catalogue
Theories of Leadership and Educational Administration
Course Code: EY626
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

1. To analyze leadership theories and approaches 2. To define leadership practices in educational organizations 3. To define leadership problems in educational organizations 4. To find solutions to problems about leadership

Course Content

Leadership, Leadership in education, Classical leadership approaches, Modern leadership approaches, Educational leadership in Turkey

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Erkan KIRAL
Learning Outcomes
1.Analyzes leaderhip theories and approaches
2.Defines leadership practices in educational organizations
3.Determines the leadership problems in educational organizations
4.Finds solutions to problems about leadership
5.To be able to practice current leadership styles in educational administration
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yukl, G., & Van Fleet, D. D. (1992). Theory and research on leadership in organizations. Consulting Psychologists Press.
2.Sergiovanni, T. J. (1996). Leadership for the schoolhouse: How is it different? Why is it important?. Jossey-Bass, Inc. Publishers, 350 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94104.
3.Schyns, B., & Meindl, J. R. (Eds.). (2005). Implicit leadership theories: Essays and explorations (Vol. 3). IAP.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Leadership theories
Week 2 - Theoretical
The concept of leadership in education
Week 3 - Theoretical
Leadership qualities of educational organizations
Week 4 - Theoretical
Visionary leadership
Week 5 - Theoretical
Instructional leadership
Week 6 - Theoretical
Social leadership
Week 7 - Theoretical
Organizational leadership
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cultural Leadership
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ethical leadership
Week 10 - Theoretical
Political leadership
Week 11 - Theoretical
Teamwork
Week 12 - Theoretical
Time management
Week 13 - Theoretical
Meeting management
Week 14 - Theoretical
Project Management
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Midterm Examination1437
Final Examination1437
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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3
3
3
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3
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3
3
3
3
3
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3
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3
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3
3
3
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3
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3
3
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3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026