Developmental Supervision of Instructional Programs

Catalog description

Instructional supervision and evaluation is the most challenging responsibility of a school leader. This course is designed to examine the most recent research and theory that support effective teaching, supervision, and evaluations of teachers. Concepts such as effective leadership, change theory, peer coaching, instructional conferences, adult learning, clinical supervision, interaction analysis, and evaluation models will be introduced along with an emphasis on communication. Strategies for using formative observations, goal setting, self reflection, and summative evaluations will be explored. Candidates will practice strategies in authentic and simulated situations.