EDL 665 Teach Leaders:Coach Principles

This course, aligned with the PA Leadership Core Standards and Corollary Standards, examines the goals, principles, and approaches to the coaching model. The emphasis of the course work is an understanding of adult learning principles that support collaboration with the ultimate goal of improved student performance. Options for working with teachers in a learning community and for encouraging teacher leadership are included. Through research, problem-based learning, in-class scenarios, case studies, and discussion, the course will focus on leadership and the role of supervision in student achievement. Coaching Field Experiences include activities from Pennsylvania Department of Education: Competency II A- Instructional Coaching Skills and Abilities and Competency II B- Group Coaching. (15 Hours of Field Experience Required)