The Leadership Role in Curriculum Development, Instruction, Assessment, and Evaluation

Catalog description

This course studies the responsibilities of the PreK-12 principal as the instructional leader in the area of curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation. Topics include: collection and analysis of achievement data to drive curriculum development, revision and refinement, textbook selection, professional development, the Understanding by Design curriculum development model, curriculum mapping strategies, standards-based design, and instructional design to enhance student achievement and the candidate's knowledge and abilities in working with students throughout the learning spectrum.