PA Reading First -- Teacher Leadership

Teacher Leadership

Continuing Education Hours: 90

Available Versions:

Expert-facilitated Study Group
Self-study
Graduate Credit

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Overview

The course begins with a review of the core beliefs and guiding principles about teacher leadership. You will explore how schools are rapidly changing and the complexity of the change. You will learn and experience various tools of reflection throughout the course. You will also explore the impact of school culture on learning. Also, you will understand the behaviors and attitudes of teacher leaders. To finish the course, an Action Plan will be developed and shared by posting it to an online database. It will become a valuable resource for you and other educators.

Objectives

At the completion of this course, you will be able to:

Articulate the concept of leadership in the context of education.

Differentiate between management and leadership.

Assess the motivation and need for becoming a teacher leader.

Describe the essential qualities of effective teacher leaders.

Explain the critical role of reflective practice in leading and learning.

Apply the tools of reflection to your own practice.

Understand the complexity and rapid change in our schools.

Explain the dynamics of change and the teacher leader’s role.

Assess your organization’s culture of learning and its impact on student learning Promote creating a culture of learning within your school.

Understand the use of facilitation techniques and facilitate change within your school.

Examine your current and potential role as a leader in your school.

Unit Breakdown

The course consists of the following sections:

Unit 1: Introduction--Overview of Course
Unit 2: Complexity and Rapid Change in Our Schools
Unit 3: The Reflective Practitioner
Unit 4: The Impact of School Culture on Learning
Unit 5: Teacher as Leader
Unit 6: Culminating Activity