Students will develop an internship proposal, including learning outcomes and assessment methods, that meets initial requirements for Educational/Administrative Leadership Certification in the state of residence. Students will maintain a journal, complete projects of relevance, and engage in activities that enhance understanding of leadership roles. Students may spread this requirement over two terms, with advance planning.
Module and Course Objectives |
Student Learning Outcome |
ISSLC Standards |
PSEL Standards |
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 |
1 – 10 |
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 |
4, 5, 6, 7 & 10 |
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 |
2, 4, 6, 7, 8 & 10 |
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 |
1, 4, 6 & 9 |
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 |
4, 5, 6, 7 & 10 |
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 |
1 – 10 |
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 |
2, 4, 6, 7, 8 & 10 |
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 |
2, 3, 5, 6, 7, & 8 |
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 |
1 – 10 |
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 & 4 |
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 |
1 – 10 |
|
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 |
1, 4, 6, 7, 8 & 10 |
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 |
1, 4, 6, 7, 8 & 10 |
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, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 10 |
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 |
1 – 10 |
2 |
Course NOTE: The Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards were updated in November 2015. The new standards, now called Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL), outline what states need to consider as they implement changes instituted by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Because implementation of these standards is still underway across the nation, this course continues to use ISLLC standards and resources.
In addition to your coursework, be sure to review the PSEL & ISLLC Standards resources provided in the left navigation of the course. Familiarize yourself with the standards as they will become increasingly important in your work.
Each week you should post a 1-2 paragraph summary of the name and description of your internship activity for the week as well as any reflections and insights about the week’s activities. This information should be typed into the “Education Department Internship Field Experience Journal Reflection” document.
As part of the internship, interns must document all field experiences. For each field experience that is conducted during the 15-week internship, the intern will use the “Education Department Internship Experience Log” document. The Internship Log will be submitted to the UNE Mentor two times during the internship as well as a third time as part of the cumulative e-portfolio document.
Your instructor will post discussion questions each week that will provide an opportunity to think about broader issues related to your internship experience and share your ideas/insights with the other students in your course section.
The cumulative e-portfolio, which is submitted near the end of the course, is a product where you can share and shine! As you go through the course you have the opportunity to collect some of the artifacts and submit them for review by your UNE Mentor. Your choices of delivery are limitless but some are: Powerpoint, Prezi, Glogster, Video, etc.
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Assignment | Module/s | Points | Total Points = 300 |
---|---|---|---|
Discussion Board | 1-6, 8-11, and 13 - 15 | 4 points each | 52 |
Journal Entry | 2 - 11 | 10 points each | 100 |
Experience Log | 3 & 7 | 4 points each | 8 |
E-Portfolio | 12 | 140 | 140 |
ISLLC Post-Assessment | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
A | 94 – 100% | 4.00 |
A- | 90 – 93% | 3.75 |
B+ | 87 – 89% | 3.50 |
B | 84 – 86% | 3.00 |
B- | 80 – 83% | 2.75 |
C+ | 77 – 79% | 2.50 |
C | 74 – 76% | 2.00 |
C- | 70 – 73% | 1.75 |
D | 64 – 69% | 1.00 |
F | 00 – 63% | 0.00 |
Week |
Topic |
Activities & Assignments |
Dates |
1 |
Getting Started |
Review syllabus, Internship Experience Log, Internship Field Experience Journal and Reflection forms Discussion Board: Introduction (Summary of Project and E-Portfolio Design) |
Due: May 8, 2016 at 11:59 pm. EST |
2 |
You as an Instructional Leader |
Readings: Green (2013) Chapter 1 Discussion Board Journal Entry Journal Log |
Due: May 15, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST |
3 |
Being Part of an Instructional Leadership Community |
Discussion Board Journal Entry Journal Log
|
Due: May 22, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST |
4 |
Promoting Change |
Readings: Green (2013) Chapter 2 Discussion Board Journal Entry Journal Log E-portfolio Progress |
Due: May 29, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST |
5 |
Leadership Skills and Activities |
Discussion Board Journal Entry Journal Log E-portfolio Progress |
Due: June 6, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST |
6 |
Educational Leadership Styles
|
Readings: Green (2013) Chapter 3 Discussion Board Journal Entry Journal Log E-portfolio Progress |
Due: June 12, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST |
7 |
Reflection |
Journal Entry Journal Log E-portfolio Progress Mid-Term Survey |
Due: June 19, 2016 at 11: 59 p.m. EST |
8 |
Problem-Solving Techniques |
Readings: Green (2013) Chapter 4 Discussion Board Journal Entry Journal Log E-portfolio Progress |
Due: June 26, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST |
9 |
The Role of an Administrator |
Discussion Board Journal Entry Journal Log E-portfolio Progress |
Due: July 3, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST |
10 |
Your Vision of Excellence |
Readings: Green (2013) Chapter 5 Discussion Board Journal Entry Journal Log E-portfolio Progress |
Due: July 10, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST |
11 |
Project Reflection and Analysis |
Discussion Board Journal Entry Journal Log ISSLC Post Self-Assessment Supervisor Assessment |
Due: July 17, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST |
12 |
Administrative Obligations |
E-Portfolio submission |
Due: July 24, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST |
13 |
Types of Decision-Making Skills |
Readings: Green (2013) Page 196 Discussion Board |
Due: July 31, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST |
14 |
Ethical and Professional Norms |
Readings: Green (2013) Chapter 7 Discussion Board |
Due: August 7, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST |
15 |
Reflection and Closure |
Discussion Board |
Due: August 12, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST |
16 |
End of Term |
|
Due: August 21, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST |
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