EDEL 7715 Curriculum & Instruction Leadership

This hands-on course will examine the leadership of curriculum and instruction. Completers will be able to demonstrate ability to evaluate curricula through an understanding of curriculum alignment, assessment, and instruction. An examination of state and national curricula, the media, professional journals, and recommendations from various sources, i.e. think tanks, foundations, colleges and school systems will be the basis of the study. By relating experiences of others to the setting in which the class candidates are working, there will be realistic opportunities to consider and synthesize old and new knowledge of practices that will assist the candidate in becoming a more effective instructional leader.

Registration Name

C&I Leadership

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Online: once per year

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

1. Create a leadership journal that shows reflection on the roles of a successful instructional leader.
2. Develop a professional and personal growth plan that identifies goals as an instructional leader.
3. Describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be an effective instructional and organizational leader
4. Identify elements needed to incorporate cultural diversity as part of organizational collaboration and communication.
5. Solve a problem in the local school that influences instructional practice and student learning.