Course Description
This course addresses the components of effective school and teaching theories that lead to school improvement. Participants will develop leadership and supervisory platforms and professional development plans for individuals and schools. Various supervisory styles studied will include clinical supervision, the Charlotte Danielson model, and differentiated supervision. Special issues include hiring, mentoring, tenure, dismissal, and remediation plans. By the end of this course, participants should be able to distinguish between supervision, evaluation, and professional development.
Global Goals of the Course
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
1. Recommend supervisory and evaluation practices based on standards, theories, critical success factors, and district and state policies
2. Create a school improvement plan that uses local and state demographic data and other needs assessment results in order to meet community needs
3. Propose effective teaching strategies and a professional development plan to fellow teachers in your school
4. Develop a supervisory plan that implements a Professional Learning Community, Clinical Supervision, the Danielson Framework, and options in differentiated supervision
5. Create a team leadership Supervisory Platform that implements your vision for education leadership and supports teacher needs
6. Evaluate methodologies to determine teaching effectiveness and appropriate approaches to developmental supervision
The course was great! The information was on point and the instructor was very supportive throughout the class.
I loved the enthusiasm the instructor brought to class every day, the overall course content, and the relevant assignments.
The professor was very knowledgeable and helpful about the content area and had so many great ideas that I plan on using with my class this year and beyond. I was surprised at how many resources there are for outdoor education and how beneficial it is to kids.