At the end of this course, the students; 1) Understand the concept of culture and its dimensions. 2) Understand the concept of culture in educational organisations 3) Analyse the link between culture and leadership. 4) Analyse the formation and development of cultures in educational organisations
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No
COURSE DEFINITION
Culture in Educational organizations and analysis
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Definition and Functions of Culture
2nd Week
Organizational Culture Theory
3rd Week
Culture and its Significancein Schools
4th Week
Elements of School Culture
5th Week
Types of School Cultures
6th Week
Forming School Cultures
7th Week
Improving School Cultures
8th Week
Impact of National Work Culture on School Cultures
9th Week
Managing the culture
10th Week
Changing the School Culture
11th Week
Images of Schools and Culture
12th Week
Culture in Turkish education System and Schools
13th Week
Case Discussions
14th Week
Presentations
15th Week
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Çelik, V. Okul Kültürü ve Yönetimi. Pegem. Hofstede, G. (2010). Geert hofstede. National cultural dimensions. Cemaloğlu, N. Örgütsel Davranış ve Yönetimi. Pegem. Maehr, M. L., & Midgley, C. (1996). Transforming school cultures. Westview Press. Schein, E. H. (2010). Organizational culture and leadership (Vol. 2). John Wiley & Sons. 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.. Schlechty, P. C., & Joslin, A. W. (1984). Images of schools. Teachers College Record. Leithwood, K. A., & Riehl, C. (2003). What we know about successful school leadership. Nottingham: National College for School Leadership. -National and International Journal Articles to be assigned