EDUC 6359 - Teacher as Leader, Reflective Practitioner, and Advocate

3 hrs

Overview of current trends and issues that influence and impact school learning and student motivation for all students, especially those who have been historically and politically marginalized. A portfolio of leadership and reflective activities will demonstrate personal and professional growth in a variety of teacher leadership skills that may include collaboration, effective two-way communication, building trust, skills and confidence in others, mentoring relationships, building parent and community relationships and utilizing community resources, and being empowered to make crucial decisions about students engagement, curriculum, discipline for sustainable school improvement and reform.