Students will discuss and critically examine alternative approaches to instructional leadership in schools. Special attention will be given to problems and issues in curriculum development, student learning assessment, and evaluation and supervision of teaching. The course also covers the design of school improvement programs.

Learning Outcomes:

• Analyze curriculum structure, articulation, and alignment critically throughout the educational continuum.
• Formulate solutions to improve identified issues within curriculum.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs.
• Develop strategies to facilitate faculty professional development and build a professional learning community.
• Examine the relationships and alignment among curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Apply educational data to decision making within academic settings.