Course Descriptions
Letter of Endorsement: Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching
A letter of endorsement in Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching from Wilkes University gives you an opportunity to advance your professional career. Complete the courses below to earn your letter of endorsement in as little as one year!
EDAM 5013: Teacher Leadership
After understanding the meaning of teacher leadership, you will explore your school culture, your impact on learning, and the power of reflective practice.
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
EDAM 5020: Instructional Coaching I
This course defines instructional coaching and provides depth on initial coaching strategies used by new coaches as they develop their roles within a school.
3 credits
Prerequisites: EDAM 5013
EDAM 5021: Instructional Coaching II
This course provides additional coaching strategies used after the role has been established and provides depth on evaluating program success using student assessment results.
3 credits
Prerequisites: EDAM 5013
EDAM 5022: Problem-Based Approach to Instructional Coaching (K-12)
This is a comprehensive instructional coaching course designed to address a range of grade levels and content areas. Using a case study approach, the course provides examples of dealing with content areas and grade levels that are unique to specific certification areas, and the teaching dilemmas and situations that are encountered when coaching K-12 teachers. Issues arising with special education and racial and socio-economic diversity are also addressed.
3 credits
Prerequisites: EDAM 5013, EDAM 5020, EDAM 5021
