As this course will be co-constructed, some course content will be filled in by students during the first two weeks ~ based on their school setting and expertise.
In order to support students’ theoretical understandings to perform deeper analysis in their research, each week the instructor will cover topics relevant to the central theme of the course on creating and leading effective schools.
Generally speaking, each week there will be approximately 25 to 30 pages of readings for the lecture and discussion portion of the class.
Students will pick one of the major frameworks (Tucker or Marzano or Fullan/Kirtman) discussed in class ---> to use as a template for their Calm Waters School Assignment (final project 40 % ---> 30% report plus 10% presentation ).
Each student or group will present a written report on their final project using an appropriate presentation style during the last class (10%)
This course will use Moodle and Perusall for assignment submission and feedback. Twitter will be used to create a educational leadership profile.
I will engage in two rounds of course feedback before the final course evaluations. This will allow me to make adjustments to the course based on students' needs. I will explain the feedback process in class.
Please Note: Mobile computing or communications devices are permitted to be used during the class as long as they are used for the course content. We are trying to model social media use by school administrators (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) and the best way to do is ~ is to use it!
Attendance is required in this course: Students are expected to be there/log in on time, remain for the full class period, and actively participate.
Only valid reasons, including medical, family emergencies, observance of holy days, work obligations, and intercollegiate sports activities are justifiable reasons to miss class. If one is to miss class, it is required that they contact the instructor beforehand if at all possible. Appropriate documentation must be provided to the course instructor.
The instructor may recommend withdrawal from the course in cases of unavoidable but excessive absence.
At the discretion of the instructor, unexcused absences may result in a final grade of ‘J’ being awarded for the course.
Attendance will be taken for record-keeping purposes.