Instructional Leadership

Catalog description

This course is designed to help prospective principals and supervisors increase their knowledge and skills in the primary area of curriculum instruction based up on data derived from research. The course presents concepts and research findings that when understood can improve students' problem solving and leadership effectiveness and ability to make data-driven decisions. Emphasis is placed on the development and research skills associated with instruction, pedagogy and evaluation in inclusive classrooms. The various modes of strategic planning for instruction, feedback, and assessment are covered. Further, this course will provide each candidate an opportunity to reflect on her/his personal ethical stances and to analyze and critique ethical issues in a variety of personal contexts as future instructional leader. Field hours will be required.