EDUC 6020 Instructional Leadership
This course will introduce the principles of PK-12 curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on curriculum development and design, implementation and delivery (integration), and organization. Candidates will examine the role of the principal in curriculum design and implementation. Candidates will be asked to examine their own personal beliefs and those of their school system regarding curriculum issues. Candidates will become familiar with current theories on curriculum development and best practices in curriculum development and apply that knowledge to their own experiences as school professionals. Candidates will use this understanding of curriculum and instruction to focus on the role of the principal as instructional leader. Candidates will develop skills to support and guide faculty to improve literacy instruction, math instruction, and student achievement through improving classroom lesson planning and delivery, classroomm assessmentss, and classroom instruction. Candidates will develop knowledge and skills in assisting staff to provide quality instruction for all student populations in a safe and bully- free climate and culture for learning.