EDL 529 Improving Instruction through Teacher Evaluation and Professional Development

As instructional leaders, candidates will promote teacher efficacy and implement comprehensive professional growth plans for all staff focused on student learning. State-specific models of teacher evaluation will be explored, as well as current conceptions of adult learning and professional development. Particular attention will be given to understanding the change process as it applies to individuals and organizations, supervision models and evaluation strategies, and collaborative models of interpreting and improving instruction. Course goals and topics are aligned with Illinois and Florida state requirements. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 2 semester hours