SETON HALL UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONAL EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION 

 

Course Title: 
 


Professor: 
 
 

Organizational Structures - ELMP- 7773
 

 

Daniel Gutmore, Ph.D.
Department of Administration and Supervision 
Office: (973) 275-2853 
Email: gutmorda@shu.edu 
 
Office Hours: 
Monday,Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 - 4:00p.m. or by appointment. 
Textbook: 
REQUIRED :

Bolman, Lee and Deal, Terrance (2003). Reframing Organizations. San Francisco: JosseyBass Publishers.

 

RECOMMENDED:

Bolman & Deal (2002). Reframing the Path to School Leadership. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press

Fullan, Michael ( 2001). Leading in a culture of Change. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass

Hanson, Mark E. (2003). Educational Administration & Organizational Behavior. New York: Allyn & Bacon.

Senge, Peter (2000).Schools That Learn. New York: Doubleday
 
Catalog Description: 
An examination of the organizational processes and structures which impact on school

administration. 3 credits

 
Overview: 
Emphasis will be placed on the process of applying theoretical frames to the school environment.
Course Objectives: 
1. To be able to compare and contrast various organizational theories and designs.

2. To be able to identify, discriminate and then evaluate effective organizational skills and techniques.

3. Given an organizational challenge, all students will be able to analyze the scope of the problem and identify appropriate responses in relation to its impact and effect on teaching and learning as determined by their performance on teacher made exercises.

 
Course Evaluation: 

Percentage of Grade

       . Research                              30%
  • Class preparation

10%
  • Mid Term

30%
  •    Field Based
                                     30%
Additional Recommended Readings and Web sites: 

 

 

  1. http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/~vsvede/culture.htm a web site which evaluates organizational culture.
  2. http://eric.uoregon.edu/
  3. http://www.ed.gov/pubs/Leadership/ - a leadership and organizational structure connection
  4. http://www.edweek.org
  5. http://www.actionscience.com/index.htm - Argyris action science
  6. http://accel-team.com/motivation/theory_02.html
  7. http://www.gjs.net/web-masl.htm  - Maslow
  8. http://accel-team.com/human_relations/hrels_03_mcgregor.html
  9. http://www.rollins.edu/communication/wschmidt/organizationstudy.htm -a survey
  10. http://www.geocities.com/creole62/html/weber.html - Max Weber
  11. http://mgmt.bus.okstate.edu/faculty/eastman/mgmt5113/politics/sld001.htm - power show
  12. http://www.sas.upenn.edu/~pgrose/mach/ - the prince of power
  13. http://csf.colorado.edu/isa/isn/19-2/Ortmayer.htm - case studies
  14. http://www.coe.ohio-state.edu/whoy/ - lots of neat stuff on org theory
  15. http://www.angelfire.com/hi2/macgibeny/ - another great web site 
NCATE standards    STANDARD 1 

           1.3 - Implementation of a shared vision

           1.4 - Use motivational theory to create conditions that motivate and facilitate the 

            stewardship of the vision.

   STANDARD 2

            2.1 - 2.3 - using a variety of methods, can demonstrate competency in   

            promoting a positive school culture, provide effective instruction and apply 

            best practice.

  STANDARD 3

            3.1 - 3.3 - using a variety of methods, can demonstrate the ability to

           manage the growth of student achievement in an efficient, fair & ethical

           manner.

  STANDARDS 4 & 6

             4.1 - 4.3 - will demonstrate collaborative skills

             6.1 - 6.3 - will demonstrate appreciation of the larger context