TLA 535 Teacher as Leader Seminar I

This seminar is designed to explore several roles that teacher leaders engage in, such as classroom leader, team leader, school leader, organization leader, professional leader and researcher. Seminar participants will examine issues related to group dynamics, motivation, communication, and human relations. An essential element of this course is the cultivation of skills and strategies for a teacher leader who is well versed in adult learning theory and uses that knowledge to create a community of collective responsibility within his or her school. In promoting this collaborative culture among fellow teachers, administrators, and other school leaders, the teacher leader ensures improvement in educator instruction and, consequently, student learning. Candidates will be required to complete 15 clinical hours. Pre-requisite(s): Admissions to the Teacher Leader program. Co-requisite(s). None. 1 semester hour

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