EDU602 Midterm Solved Papers

EDU602

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Maha Malik Educational Leadership and Management

Q. Characteristics of Decision Making

Goal-oriented Involves alternatives May be positive/negative Deferment possible Science and art Situational Voluntary or induced Complex and ongoing

Q. Types of Plans

Single-Use Plans (Programs & Projects) Standing Plans (Policies, Procedures, Rules) Contingency Plans (For unexpected events)

Q. Historical Perspectives of Transformational Leadership

Burns (1978): Moral values and motivation Bass (1985): Motivation through self-interest Bass & Avolio (1994): Active management Tichy & Ulrich (1986): Visionary, value-driven leaders

Q3. Classical Leadership Styles

Q. Leadership Continuum

Proposed by Tannenbaum and Schmidt, it extends from autocratic to democratic behaviors, depending on leader, follower, and situational forces.

Q. How to Become a Level 5 Leader

Be humble and professional Develop strong willpower Lead with personal humility and professional resolve Ask for help when needed

Q. Monitoring Student’s Progress as a Teacher

Develop a plan including:

Defining academic goals Setting measurable benchmarks Using formative assessments Regular feedback and reporting Involving parents and students in the process

Q. Strategic Plan

Long-term, top-level plans focused on achieving broad goals, involving major resource allocation and direction-setting

Q. Correlates for an Effective School

Strong instructional leadership Clear and focused mission Frequent monitoring of student progress (Your own views could also include: safe environment, high expectations, parent involvement.)

Q. Group Decision Making

Also called consensus decision-making; group members discuss, brainstorm, and agree on a decision, increasing accountability and acceptance

Q. Who Identifies Effective Leader Behaviors?

Behavioral theorists and researchers (e.g., Kurt Lewin, Ohio & Michigan Studies) analyze what leaders actually do to be effective

Q. Good vs. Effective School

Good School: May offer quality facilities and instruction Effective School: Consistently achieves high learning outcomes for all students

Q. Scientific Management

Proposed by Frederick Taylor, emphasizing the "one best way" to perform tasks using scientific methods and worker training

Q. Transactional Leadership

Focuses on planning, processes, predefined goals, and team coordination. It is reward-based and structured