Foundations/Instructional Coaching (EDIC 620)

Term: 2014-2015 Spring Term

Faculty

Debra E Wolensky-ChiaradonnaShow MyInfo popup for Debra E Wolensky-Chiaradonna

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Lorraine WylieShow MyInfo popup for Lorraine Wylie

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Carole L KrasickShow MyInfo popup for Carole L Krasick

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Adrienne A AveryShow MyInfo popup for Adrienne A Avery

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Schedule

Wed, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (2/4/2015 - 4/8/2015) Location: MAIN FR 27

Description

This course promotes understanding of the role of the Instructional Coach in the PreK-12 setting. Participants examine the fundamentals of instructional coaching skills and abilities, and describe key elements of various coaching approaches. This course emphasizes content knowledge as a critical component of instructional coaching. A knowledge and understanding of academic disciplines applied through instructional coaching skills will be used to guide the development of high quality and comprehensive curriculum. Participants will utilize state and national professional standards and competencies. Participants will demonstrate knowledge of adult learning theory. Field experience within a school setting will be an integral part of the learning process in each course. In this course candidates will begin to develop an Action Research Project and Implementa-tion Plan that will build over the duration of the endorsement. Prerequisites: Instructional I or II Teacher Certification and 3 years