LDR 531 Leading Teacher Development and Student Learning

This course prepares candidates for their roles in the professional development of fellow teachers in the group setting. Candidates study principles of adult education, including those that help learning transfer to and grow teachers’ daily practice. They explore the skills needed to successfully make the transition from supporting the learning of young students to working with one’s peers as well as administrators. They practice and receive feedback on their presentation skills and methods of engaging larger groups. They also explore methods for encouraging collective leadership in fellow teachers in activities such as running professional learning communities, as well as ways to integrate professional learning within the rhythms of the teaching day and week. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 2-3 semester hours