ELP 640SEM - Teacher Leadership for School Improvement

The Teacher Leadership for School Improvement course is intended to explore the history and definition of teacher leadership; the types of leadership roles teachers take on in their school; the types of leadership needed to develop, support, and sustain teacher leadership; and the ways in which teacher leadership fosters school improvement. We will explore the historical and changed roles of teachers and leaders, the literature and evidence supporting teacher leadership and its relationship to school improvement, the skills needed for teachers to develop into leaders, the ways in which school administrators can foster and support teacher leaders, and the development of professional learning communities in schools.

Credits: 3