EDS 8880 Planning for Teacher 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.

Registration Name

Leadership 21st Cent Schools

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

TBA

Student Learning Outcomes

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

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