Course Descriptions and Syllabi

Course Descriptions and Syllabi


ASC Program Requirements

 

Instructional Leadership CORE Internships and Portfolio
TEAL 6080 TEAL 6930
TEAL 6050 TEAL  6940
EDUC6090 TEAL 6950
TEAL 6500  
TEAL 6740  
SPED 6060  
SPED 6280  

 

Instructional Leadership Core (21 Credits)

TEAL  6080 – Leadership & the School Principal

Focuses on leadership and communication skills in educational organizations. Covers role of the principal in curriculum, instruction, and administration of human resources. Emphasizes school leadership functions and knowledge of local, state, and national educational organizations. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.

Instructor -   Steve Ronnenkamp or Mark Peterson

Syllabus

 

TEAL 6050 – Theories of Instructional Supervision

Principles and theoretical base of supervision as they relate to improving instructional practices. Emphasizes research findings and recommended practices. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program or doctoral program.

Instructor – Rhees, Richard

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TEAL  6090 – Theories of Organizational Leadership in Educ

Introduces prospective school administrator to theories of organizational behavior and practices of managing and leading people within the context of the school organization. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program or doctoral program.

Instructor – Freeman, Mike

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TEAL  6740 – Public School Law

Acquaints students with legal issues relating to public education. Considers rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, and educational practitioners. Relates these rights to school programs and operations as determined by state and federal laws and court decisions. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.

Instructor – Bates, Martin or Lear, Carol B.

Syllabus Bates

Syllabus Lear

 

TEAL 6500 – Public School Finance

Background and understanding of public school finance. Principles and practices utilized in collecting, distributing, and managing district and school revenues, with emphasis on Utah. Collective bargaining practices and capital facilities development also emphasized. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.

Instructor – Laing, Steve

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TEAL  6060 – Legal Aspects of Special Education

Provides knowledge of a wide range of legal issues concerning the provision of special education services to students with disabilities. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.

Instructor – Kowalski, Karen or Forbush, Dave

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TEAL  6280 – Instructional Leadership for At-Risk Students

Examines theories and practices of instructional leadership for at-risk students. Instructs students in services and programs available for at-risk students. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.

Instructor – West, Rich

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Internship/Portfolio 7 Credits)

TEAL 6930 – Supervision & Administrative Internship – ElEd

Jointly (with Educ 6940) provides experience in supervision and administration in elementary school settings as they relate to the performances of the six Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.

Instructor – Laing,Steve

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TEAL 6940 – Supervision & Administrative Internship – ScEd

Jointly (with Educ 6930) provides experience in supervision and administration in secondary school settings as they relate to the performances of the six Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.

Instructor – Laing,Steve

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TEAL 6950 – Leadership Portfolio Development

Creation of leadership portfolio as culminating activity for completion of Administrative/Supervisory Endorsement. Portfolio includes leadership vision, educational philosophy, and professional resume. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.

Instructor – Freeman, Mike

Syllabus    USOE Application

 

 

 

 

 

Research & Assessment Emphasis Area (6 Credits: Ed 6550 + Student Choice)

Educ 6550 – Research for Classroom Teachers (required)

Assists teachers in applying measurement issues and research methods to classroom problems; in locating, interpreting, and using research reports; and in writing research-related papers on teaching. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.

Instructor – Hruby, George

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TEAL  6040 – Measurement & Evaluation in Education

Teachers and instructional supervisors develop their talents for (a) designing and interpreting measurements for monitoring students’ learning and (b) interpreting scores from standardized and government-mandated tests. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.

Instructor – Struyk, Ruth

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Or – Educ/Psy 6010 – Introduction to Evaluation

Alternative approaches and practical guidelines for conducting evaluation studies. Through case studies and simulations, addresses impact of social, political, and ethical issues on evaluation. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.

Instructor – Zsiray, Steve

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Educational Foundations & Theory (8 Credits: Educ 6410, 6150 or 6020, & 6190 or 6660)

TEAl 6410 – Educational Foundations

Examines current educational issues and trends within contexts of history, philosophy, and cultural foundations. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.

Instructor – Franklin, Barry

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TEAL 6150 – Process of Curriculum Design & Development

Examination of theories, principles, and foundations of curriculum, emphasizing program planning and current curriculum trends. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.

Instructor – Franklin, Barry

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TEAL  6190 – Theories of Teaching and Learning

Demonstration, analysis, and evaluation of various models of teaching, emphasizing research-based principles of learning. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to Administrative/Supervisory Certificate Program.

Instructor – Sherry Marx

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