PRACTICUM FOR INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING

EDPSYCH 632

Designed to enhance the practical application of principles and techniques used in the supervision of school personnel covered in Supervision of School Personnel. A variety of interactive exercises and activities are incorporated into the course to assist in the development of practical skills. Apply principles covered in the course in school settings and with supervisees.

ELPA 752

Provides opportunities to learn about the theory and practice of instruction in athletics settings. Identifies the hallmarks of excellent teaching and learning. Synthesizes the characteristics and practices of teachers who achieve mastery. Considers how particular contexts (e.g., sport, developmental stage, physical environment) shape teaching and learning. Explores team curriculum. Examines methods of leading and evaluating teaching and learning in sport. Also addresses: practice planning, skills-teaching, feedback, technology, learning targets, on-field instruction, and film room instruction.

EDPSYCH 642

Learn about and explore multiple types of assessments and sets of data to conduct analysis that informs instructional practice and instructional adjustments. Focus on how to engage in productive coaching conversations with teachers and other instructional leaders about effectively designing and using assessment data to enhance student learning outcomes.

EDPSYCH 640

As instructional leaders, coaches play an important role in building the capacity and collective efficacy of school teams. Begin to explore the strategies at the heart of this process by engaging in discussions about the role of the instructional coach, the various models of instructional coaching, and the diverse ways instructional coaches collaborate with teachers and school leaders in and out of the classroom to support students as learners. Explore effective questioning techniques, coaching conversations, facilitation strategies, working with adult learners, navigating conflict, and verbal and nonverbal communication skills. While instructional coaches provide confidential, non-evaluative, job-embedded professional learning for fellow educators, they must also advocate for their own ongoing needs as learners, build trusting relationships with colleagues, and garner support from administration.

EDPSYCH 641

Designed to support coaches and coaching supervisors in leadership, management, and the design of educational organizations. Explore how to build collective knowledge, effective systemic processes, and progress monitoring capacity across an organization. Includes designing and leveraging coaching roles so that they can advance organizational and student learning outcomes.