Teacher as Leadr:Issues-Advoc

This course addresses the critical social, economic, political and sociocultural issues challenging educators and society today. Issues in education are examined from a variety of vantage points, including philosophical, theoretical underpinnings, research findings and the positions taken by professional organizations and teacher unions. Students will write an informed philosophy of education paper focused on their professional status to be included in their eportfolio at the end of the program. They will also articulate a personal position on critical issues in education, discuss techniques for leadership in schools, and understand how school and community advocacy are important for the professional educator.