Syllabus

Module and Course Objectives

Student Learning Outcome

ISSLC Standard

NETS-A

Week 1

Students will articulate foundational knowledge of ISLLC standards as each relates to their internship project. This will include discussions relating to the ISSLC standards 1 – 6.

Students will share their leadership projects as well as use a tool that they can infuse into their educational environment and conversations within.

Students will demonstrate their foundational knowledge through discussion board conversations about internship activities and e-portfolio design.

1 – 6

2

Week 2

Student will acquire an understanding of self by reflecting on the skills and attributes that they have as an instructional leader.

Student will synthesize their skills set and attributes that define “leadership.” They will discuss the importance of an administrative leader through the guidance of the ISLLC standards and define how they will assess their skills.

1 – 6

5

Week 3

Students will reflect on internship experience and be an active and contributing member of a instructional leadership community.

Students will begin to create a draft e-portfolio that demonstrates their ability to implement effective leadership skills as an educational administrative leader and promote technology in their school environment.

1 & 4

4

Week 4

Students will gain knowledge of detailed systems theory and the change process of systems, organization and individuals.

Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to structure a school that promotes effective teaching and learning using appropriate and effective adult learning models.

3 & 4

5

Week 5

Students will articulate how they have achieved areas of growth in leadership skills and activities.

Students will demonstrate their knowledge of problem-solving and decision-making through their analysis of leadership field experiences.

1 – 6

2

Week 6

Students will deepen their understanding of theories of educational leadership styles to improve educational practices.

Students will demonstrate collaborative leadership in gathering and analyzing data to identify needs to develop and implement a school improvement plan that results in increased student learning.

1, 2 & 3

3

Week 7

Students will reflect on the course activities and determine effective leadership activities.

Students will reflect on the course activities and determine effective leadership activities.

1 – 6

5

Week  8

Students will demonstrate identification, analysis, and resolution of problems using effective problem-solving techniques.

Student will deepen their understanding of a successful administrator’s qualities and apply that information to a scenario.

2, 3 & 4

3

Week 9

Students will discuss the realistic and complex role of an administrator.

Students will demonstrate how they would problem solve situations as a school leader.

2

4

Week 10

Students will communicate a clear vision of excellence, linked to mission and core beliefs that promote continuous improvement consistent with goals of the school division.

Students will demonstrate a deeper understanding of being an active listener through responding to a difficult scenario.

1, 2, & 3

2

Week 11

Students will reflect on their internship experience and also on their growth through an analysis of their projects.

Students will synthesize the work that they did during their internship and complete the design of e-portfolio.

1 –  6

Week 12

Students will acquire an understanding of the administrative obligations, successes and areas of future focus.

Students will use their knowledge of gained during their internship to complete their e-portfolio and reflect on their experiences.

1 – 6

4

Week 13

Students will acquire an understanding of the different types of decision-making skills there are.

Students will use their knowledge of decision-making skills to effectively determine how to respond to a scenario that is related to educational leadership standards.

1 – 6

5

Week 14

Students will apply principles of ethical and professional norms that promote the success and well being at the educational community.

Students will deepen their understanding of how to promote the success of every student by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.

3, 5, & 6

2

Week 15

Students will articulate foundational knowledge of ISLLC standards as the standards relate to their internship projects and course.

Students will demonstrate their foundational knowledge through discussion board conversations about internship activities and e-portfolio design.

1 – 6

2