EDA 806 – Ethical Leadership and Advanced Social Responsibility in Education

About Course

  • This course examines the advanced ethical dimensions of leadership in higher education, with a focus on high-level social responsibility and ethical decision-making frameworks.
  • Students will engage with complex ethical challenges facing educational leaders today, developing the skills to lead with integrity and foster social responsibility within their institutions.
  • The course emphasizes the integration of ethical theory and practice, preparing students to navigate the moral complexities of leadership in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

What Will You Learn?

  • By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  • 1. Demonstrate advanced understanding of ethical theories and their application in educational leadership.
  • 2. Analyze and resolve complex ethical dilemmas in higher education settings.
  • 3. Lead initiatives that promote social responsibility and ethical behavior within institutions.
  • 4. Evaluate the effectiveness of ethical leadership in fostering positive institutional outcomes.
  • 5. Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to real-world leadership challenges in education.

Course Content

Week 1: Introduction to Ethical Leadership in Education

  • Introduction to Ethical Leadership in Education
    02:55
  • LO1: Define the concepts of Ethical Leadership in Education.
    12:32
  • LO2: Explain the importance of Ethics in Educational Leadership.
    00:00
  • LO3: Relate Ethical Leadership to Ethics in Educational Leadership.
    00:00
  • Multiple-Choice Questions
  • True/False Questions
  • Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Questions
  • Key Terms and Concepts
  • Short Answer Questions
  • Written Assignment
  • Presentation Task
  • Role-Playing Activity
  • Peer Review Task
  • Exercises and Activities Adaptation

Week 2: Theoretical Foundations of Ethical Leadership

Week 3: Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks

Week 4: Social Responsibility in Higher Education

Week 5: Ethical Leadership in a Global Context

Week 6: Legal and Ethical Issues in Higher Education

Week 7: Case Studies in Ethical Leadership

Week 8: Midterm Test or Assignment

Week 9: Creating an Ethical Institutional Culture

Week 10: Ethical Leadership and Crisis Management

Week 11: Transparency and Accountability in Leadership

Week 12: Promoting Social Justice through Ethical Leadership

Week 13: Ethical Challenges in Educational Policy Making

Week 14: Ethical Leadership and Organizational Change

Week 15: Future Trends in Ethical Leadership and Social Responsibility

Week 16: Final Test or Project

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