This course explores the basics of instructional knowledge needed to be an effective instructional leader. The focus is on approaches to supervisory practices and strategies to bring about improvement in the capacity of schools to improve student achievement by improved teaching and learning processes. The emphasis of this course will be on school leaders as instructional leaders.
Admission Requirements Candidates for the Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement must meet the following requirements to apply for the endorsement. • A valid, level 4 or higher Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional Teaching Certificate, Leadership Certificate, Life Certificate, or Service Certificate • Recommendation for participation by their employing principal or school level leadership COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the completion of this course, candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following:
• Instructional Knowledge: Participants will demonstrate applied knowledge of the Georgia TKES Performance Standards and Indicators. • Informal and Formal Classroom Observations: Participants will demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct informal and formal classroom observations. • Portfolio Management: Participants will demonstrate the ability to create quality portfolios. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(S)/MATERIALS: Please purchase prior to the first day of this course.• Instructional Supervision: Applying Tools and Concepts 4th Edition ISBN-13: 978-1138649347, Sally J. Zepada • Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching, 2nd Edition (Professional Development) 2nd Edition ISBN-13:978-1416605171, Charlotte Danielson • Computer with Internet Access • Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome as preferred Web Browsers Additional Resources DuFour, Richard, R. Dufour, R. Eaker (2008). Revisiting Professional Learning Communities at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree
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