Teacher Leadership (MEd)

Program Educational Goals:

Based on the National Teacher Leadership Standards, the objectives of the program are aimed at developing educational leaders who are able to:

coach and mentor others
leverage technology to foster collaboration
systematically analyze classroom-based and school-based data to identify pupils’ needs and collaboratively select intervention methods
apply understanding of adult learning and diverse schools when developing culturally responsive leadership skills and decision making
develop curricula and instruction that are aligned with state standards and meets the needs of all students
create action research plans to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate educational interventions, reform initiatives, and/or improvements
understand, implement, and advocate for educational policy

Course Requirements:

Students take the following ten courses that are offered online:

EDUC 622 - The Role of Literacy in Content Areas Credit(s): 3
EDUC 720 - Teacher Leadership in Education Policy Credit(s): 3
EDUC 735 - Data Based Decision Making and Assessment Credit(s): 3
EDUC 768 - Coaching Teachers Credit(s): 3
EDUC 772 - Understanding Teacher Leadership Credit(s): 3
EDUC 773 - Action Research Credit(s): 3
EDUC 774 - Designing Professional Development Credit(s): 3
EDUC 775 - Found Skills and Common Core Standards Credit(s): 3
EDUC 776 - Promoting Equitable Schools Credit(s): 3
EDUC 777 - Fostering Technology Based Collaboration Credit(s): 3

Technology Requirements:

Technology plays a vital role in the MEd in Teacher Leadership. Candidates will use technology to communicate with instructors, collaborate with peers, document school-based instruction, and submit assignments. Given the importance of technology to this program, candidates are responsible for ensuring access to the following: DSL or Broadband Internet connection, Mac or Windows personal computer with up-to-date antivirus software, Digital Video Camera or WebCam, Internal or external microphone, Sound card with speakers, Scanner, Flash Player, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, Adobe Reader, UD email, and Adobe Connect. Requirements may be revised in response to changing technologies.

Tutorial Requirement:

All candidates must complete the Online Learning tutorial upon admission to the program. The purpose is to provide candidates with: (1) tenets of online learning, (2) an overview of the tools used in the MEd in Teacher Leadership program, and (3) the opportunity to introduce themselves to an online learning community of MEd in Teacher Leadership students. Information explaining how to access the tutorial will be given in the acceptance letter. Candidates must submit a certificate of completion to their advisor prior to the start of the first course.

Scheduling Requirements:

The program is designed to be completed within two years. Candidates are required to take courses during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Courses will be offered in sequential seven-week intervals within the fall and spring semesters. Candidates must take two courses during the fall and spring semesters (e.g., Fall 1, Fall 2) and one during the summer semester. If candidates do not follow these scheduling requirements, then they must wait until the course they missed is offered again through the regularly scheduled course cycle. All courses are offered once a year.

Teacher Leadership (MEd)

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Last Revised 2016-2017 Academic Year