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EDU-565
Student Teach & Professional S
This is a student teaching experience for those seeking their
first certification in Pre-K , Grades 4-8 , or secondary education .
This full-time program experience lasts 14-weeks , Monday
through Friday and includes intensive supervision by University
personnel as well as participation in an online seminar class .
Advisor ' s permission is required .
EDU-570
Research Skills for School Lead
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview
on translating research into action to foster change . Researchbased
strategies will be explored to support decision making to
increase the achievement of students from the perspective of a
school leader . The student will be introduced to the writing of a
research proposal , especially , the statement of the problem
and literature review .
EDU-571
The Principalship
This course will focus on the evolving and growing role of the
school principal . An emphasis will be placed on acquiring
knowledge , skills , and dispositions in leadership . A theoretical
and philosophical base for the principal as a change agent will
be established .
EDU-572
Sas & Curriculum & Instrctnl SuInstructional leadership is critical to school success . It includes
curriculum development and implementation , staff
development , and instructional supervision . The course will
deal with curriculum trends , new approaches to organizing
schools , professional learning communities , instructional
methodologies , and research on improving student
performance .
EDU-573
School-Community Relations
This course is designed to guide the prospective school
principal in developing the skills , knowledge , and dispositions
found to be vital to communicating effectively with all school
constituent individuals and groups , and fundamental to
initiating , implementing , managing , and evaluating effective
communication strategies and practices with and between all
parties in the schooling process .
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