EDU 725 Instructional Supervision

3 Credits

Students are provided with the theoretical framework for effective instructional leadership. Techniques are studied for differentiated supervision of teaching and the evaluation of program quality. Strategies for developing and implementing staff development are also considered and analyzed. The historical development of instructional supervision as well as current trends in the field are examined in-depth, as are new state legislative and educational requirements and standards for curriculum and instruction. Students gain skills that support teachers in maintaining and increasing the effectiveness of their instructional practices with students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.