ED 501 - Teacher Leadership Discovering Ways to Support Collaboration and Instruction - 3 Graduate Credits
This course will focus on different ideas for teacher leaders to strengthen professional practice. Participants will examine the teacher leadership role and study strategies for student and staff growth through collaboration.
This course will assist participants in understanding the different opportunities for teacher leadership in the classroom, school, and district. Participants will discover methods for working with other staff to create a collaborative working environment. This course will review a variety of strategies and techniques that encourage shared leadership. Participants will review their knowledge of curriculum and instruction to establish a foundation for them to assist other teachers. Teacher leaders have a role in student achievement and it is critical to understand how this position can impact learning. The course will explore systems thinking and learning in ways that will elevate professional practice for teacher leaders and instructional coaches. Participants will deepen their knowledge on instructional practices, standards, assessments, and collaboration. Participants will review the research on instructional practices and student achievement. Included will be a review of strategies for inquiry-based learning, Gradual Release of Responsibility, essential questions, differentiation and assessment information. Overall, the course will focus on practical, researched based strategies that enhance the knowledge of teacher leaders in supporting educators.
Important Information:
-Credit is offered through CSU-Pueblo/Colorado State University-Pueblo.
-Coursework is submitted through Schoology.
-You will pay for the course with iFireUP and we will send you a link to complete the online registration with CSU-Pueblo.
-Once you register with CSU-Pueblo, you will be provided with your NET ID number. You can expect this email approximately 7-10 days later. Keep record of this number, it is your student number!
-Once your coursework is submitted to iFireUP and we submit your grade, CSU-Pueblo will enter it. This process can take up to 14 days.
-You will be able to view your unofficial transcripts once the grade it transcribed (you will need to periodically check your account).
-Offical transcipts are ordered through PARCHMENT and prices are listed here https://www.csupueblo.edu/registrar/transcripts.html