EPPL 536 - Instructional Leadership: Supervision and Professional Development

Credits: (3) Prerequisite(s): EPPL 501 or permission of instructor. Note: Not open to non-degree seeking students.

This course examines the critical relationship between instructional supervision, targeted professional development, and performance evaluation as a collective means to improve school culture and climate, teacher pedagogy and professional practice, and ultimately, student learning. This course examines the essential roles of school and district leaders, who must create and sustain a school/organizational culture that promotes positive change, innovation, and excellence in teaching; promote a school culture of high-quality, collegial feedback to teachers; and understand and develop the organizational capacity of schools to foster teacher professional growth and enhance student learning.