EDUC6618J - Teacher Leadership in Professional Learning Communities

Course Description

The sphere of influence for education professionals is extended from working with peers to engaging with stakeholders throughout the greater school community in this course. Education professionals learn the processes, benefits, and challenges of building and working in learning communities to identify issues and solve problems that affect student learning and achievement. They consider professional growth and development as an integral part of various types of school improvement processes. Additionally, they engage in a variety of practical assignments, such as an analysis of their own school's development of mission, vision, values, goals, and communication elements as a professional learning community. Note: This course is offered in an accelerating format.