Assignment #1 Leadership theory
Leadership theory: Assessment, comparison and application
This assignment allows us to work specifically on course objectives one to three:
1. Present, critique and apply general leadership theory.
2. Demonstrate knowledge regarding multiple leadership theories.
3. Outline central issues in educational leadership in North America and beyond.
Find a general text, articles, and/or a credible web-site on leadership and review the basics of at least one of the following leadership theories – more if you wish. Compare and contrast your theory of choice with at least one more theory and comment on how it applies in educational contexts. In order to prepare your argument, you (as a graduate student) will want to review and reference at least 5 articles on leadership. These are some examples. You can choose from these or other theories.
• Transformational leadership
Create a description of your chosen theory and an argument in favor of this leadership theory in terms of validity, practicality and usefulness, particularly in education. Why is this better than other theories? What are the shortcomings of the other theories? Limit your debate to 1500 words (excluding references).