Teacher as an Instructional Change Agent

Catalog description

This course focuses on the teacher leader as an instructional change agent, in a role typically referred to as instructional coach. This course investigates the change process from the coach’s perspective. Whether working with one client or team of teachers, the position of instructional coach requires knowledge of change processes, curriculum content, professional learning standards, and barriers that inhibit change. From analyzing data to conducting coaching conversations, students explore the many duties of the instructional coach.