EDS 8880 Leadership in 21st Century Schools

The purpose of this course is the study and refinement of exemplary practices and theories of instructional leadership in 21st century schools. The emphasis of this course is to aid in the process of school improvement. Included in this emphasis will be the assessment of learner/learning styles, assessment of students, reflection on student learning, examination of one's own teaching/learning, processes of the democratic classroom, supporting and embracing diversity, and the infusion on technology in classroom instruction. The focus of the course is a synthesis of the knowledge, skills, and practice of instructional leadership in the context of school improvement in the 21st century.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

1. analyze, synthesize, and evaluate modes, methodologies, and roles of teachers as instructional leaders (SPCLO 15, 18)
2. develop essential knowledge, skills, and practices required to be an effective instructional leader, (SPCLO 12, 13)
3. identify strategies for working with others to achieve specified educational outcomes, (SPCLO 14, 16)
4. develop skills in providing guidance and practice while promoting positive change, (SPCLO 11, 19)
5. explore and develop strategies for the infusion of technology into classroom instruction. (SPCLO 13, 20)