EDUC 781 - Teacher Leadership

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The course offers experienced teachers an opportunity to design, implement and assess a leadership experience for their own professional growth. Drawing on their own knowledge, skills and resourcefulness in the critical teaching areas of planning, instruction, classroom organization and assessment, experienced teachers develop expertise in adult learning, observation, feedback and instructional improvement, curriculum development and department or grade-level leadership. Extensive use of case studies, classroom observations, clinical supervision and lesson study provides the experienced teacher with tools to work with other teachers while supporting their own growth as a resource and leader in their school. Concepts, methods and practices used by effective teacher-leaders in collaborative leadership and mentorship activities to solve problems at the classroom, school, school system and community levels will be examined in the course.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Consent of department.