Gain a comprehensive understanding of the requirements to be an effective teacher leader. Through an examination of a theoretical framework, be prepared for increased leadership responsibilities. Explore teacher leadership competencies and behaviors that foster a climate of trust and respect. Develop an action plan for the implementation of core competencies and behaviors. Reflect on opportunities to implement and the impact.

Discover why Graphic Design is important for conveying information in a clear and concise way and how graphic design principles can help students learn more effectively and retain information better. Studies have shown that we remember information better when it is presented to us in a visually appealing way. By incorporating graphic design principles into the educational process, students will be able to learn more effectively and retain the information for longer periods of time. Several free online portable graphic design apps will be used in this course.

Feedback after teacher observations is vital for both teacher trust and growth. When feedback is focused on student learning, there is potential to create a shared understanding of good teaching. This course examines how to plan and use feedback as an opportunity to promote teacher growth and conduct evaluation purposed in improved student learning. In addition to professional readings, feedback observations and interviews, participants will plan and conduct a teacher feedback conference and prepare a written evaluation. Please note:

Although Teacher Evaluation: Doing What Matters in Teacher Feedback is not a prerequisite for Teacher Evaluation: Doing What Matters in Teacher Growth, it does provide a natural sequence for them.

Instructor: Kathy Vining
kvining@dominicancaonline.com