EAD-530: Improving Teacher Performance and Self-Efficacy

This course prepares me to become an effective building-level instructional leaders that is able to positively enrich teaching and learning experiences/outcomes through leadership practices that improve teacher performance, self-efficacy, and morale. The course topics promoted the learning of strategies including coaching; collaborative learning and decision-making; creating a safe and supportive professional learning culture; and reflective practice. Candidates will examine current policy and practice in the areas of teacher observation, evaluation, and teacher performance ratings.