Teacher Leadership
The graduate program in Teacher Leadership is designed for teachers who want to continue
developing their professional commitment and competence. Graduate students in the
program examine current educational theory and practice and explore a variety of viewpoints
to reflectively develop their professional competence and teaching style. They explore
social issues affecting students and expand their awareness of and respect for the
unique development of each student. During their course work, they consider effective
collaboration with and accountability to students, parents, colleagues, and the community.
Reexamining the development of values and professional ethics, candidates in this
program gain greater intellectual and ethical insight.
The Teacher Leadership program develops advanced proficiency in the Illinois Professional
Teacher Standards and the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. Participants
develop proficiency on the standards in three phases: first, an orientation to and
self-assessment of the standards; second, development of the knowledge and predispositions
required by the standards; and, third, demonstration of performances implementing
the standards. Progress on the standards is evaluated throughout the program through
a portfolio aligned with the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.
The Teacher Leadership program consists of 32-33 hours of course work. The program can be completed in five semesters (which includes summers). Students may choose to proceed at a slower pace if they wish. Additional curriculum information can be found in the graduate catalog.
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
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EDU 600 |
Professional Educator Seminar |
0 |
|
|
EDU 602 |
Multicultural Education |
3 |
|
|
EDU 610 or EDU 615 |
History and Philosophy of Education or Contemporary Issues in Education |
3 |
|
|
EDU 611 |
Curriculum Theory and Design |
3 |
|
|
EDU 612 |
Instructional and Curriculum Design and Evaluation |
3 |
|
|
EDL 620 |
School Law |
3 |
|
|
EDU 621 |
Character Development in Education |
3 |
|
|
EDU 641 |
Educational Research & Statistics |
3 |
|
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EDU 645 |
Action Research Planning |
2 |
|
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EDU 650 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
|
|
EDU 694 |
Practicum in Teacher Development |
3 |
|
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EDU 697 and EDU 698 or EDU 699 |
Action Research Project (2) and Portfolio Review or Action Research Thesis |
2 1 4 |
|
Total credits 32-33
Class Format
This program is formatted for the working professional. Classes are offered in an eight week format, either online or attending class one night a week (there are a few courses that are in the 16 week format due to the requirement of the courses).
Locations
McKendree offers the Teacher Leadership program on the Lebanon campus, Red Bud SWIC campus, and online.
Transfer Credit Restriction
No more than nine (9) semester credits will be accepted in transfer and can not be more than six (6) years old. Transfer credit must be submitted for approval prior to or during the first semester of enrollment.
Admission, Tuition & Financial Aid (click for more details.)
For additional information, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission.
Office of Graduate Admission
701 College Road
Lebanon, IL 62254
618-537-6576
800-BEARCAT ext. 6576
graduate@mckendree.edu
