EDUC 540 Foundations of Educational Leadership

This course provides teacher leaders with knowledge and skills in defining purpose for change, establishing the direction for change, shaping school culture through a shared strategic vision, and setting priorities for school improvement.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Review, analyze and apply concepts and theories of leadership with an emphasis on the importance of instructional and ethical leadership within a school.
2. Study the impact of organizational and environmental factors, group dynamics, and change processes on school culture and purpose.
3. Investigate the impact of school culture on achievement and effectiveness of an organization.
4. Reflect on current topics in the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for teacher leadership.
5. Students will discuss roles and responsibilities of teacher leader assignments: grade level/department chair, new teacher mentor, and instructional coach.
6. Students will develop a leadership plan grounded in research, professional dispositions, and personal goals.