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GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
Cover Sheet
Course
Number/Program
Name:
EDL
8830:
Curriculum,
Assessment
&
Instruction/Educational Leadership Concentration in the Educational Specialist for Leadership
for Learning
Department: Educational Leadership
Degree Title (if applicable): EdS in Leadership for Learning
Proposed Effective Date: January 2010
Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections:
xxx New Course Proposal
Course Title Change
Course Number Change
Course Credit Change
Course Prerequisite Change
Course Description Change
Sections to be Completed
II, III, IV, V, VII
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
Notes:
If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a
new number should be proposed.
A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new
program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the
program.
Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form.
Submitted by:
Faculty Member
Approved
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Date
Not Approved
Department Curriculum Committee Date
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Department Chair
Date
College Curriculum Committee
Date
College Dean
Date
GPCC Chair
Date
Dean, Graduate College
Date
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Vice President for Academic Affairs Date
Approved
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President
Date
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GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE
I.
Current Information (Fill in for changes)
Page Number in Current Catalog
Course Prefix and Number
Course Title
Credit Hours
Prerequisites
Description (or Current Degree Requirements)
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses)
Course Prefix and Number : EDL 8830
Course Title: Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction
Prerequisites: Admission to Program
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
This module is designed to provide candidates’ with the knowledge, skills, and
dispositions necessary to make critical curriculum and assessment decisions that focus on
instructional best practices.
III.
Justification
School improvement is measured by increased student learning and achievement that is
acquired through literacy and numeracy acquisition. Effective school leadership requires a
deep understanding of how to make data-driven decisions regarding the development of
meaningful curriculum, research-based instructional strategies and solid assessment
techniques (Oliva, 2005). Those decisions have the greatest impact when they reflect
attention to diversity and special needs of all students, development needs of learners, social
and cultural forces, and collaboration among all stakeholders (Sowell, 2005).
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IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor:
TBA
Text:
Marzano, R. J. (2003). What works in schools. Alexandria, GA: ASCD
Georgia Department of Education (2007). School keys
Georgia Department of Education (2007). GAPSS Analysis
Georgia Department of Education (2007). Implementation Resource
Prerequisites: Admission to Educational Leadership Educational Specialist
Program
Objectives:
1. Demonstrate ability to apply principles of effective instruction to instructional
practices and curricular materials.
2. Demonstrate ability to combine impartiality, sensitivity to student diversity,
and ethical considerations in interactions with others.
3. Use qualitative and quantitative data and information systems to develop long
range plans regarding the design, implementation, and evaluation of
curriculum & instruction.
4. Demonstrate ability to assist school personnel in understanding and applying
best practices for student learning.
5. Demonstrate ability to use appropriate research strategies to profile student
performance in a district and analyze differences among subgroups.
6. Demonstrate ability to use and promote technology and information systems
to enrich district curriculum and instruction, monitor instructional practices,
and provide assistance to administrators who have needs for improvement.
7. Apply human development theory, proven learning and motivational theories,
and concern for diversity to the learning process.
8. Demonstrate understanding of a variety of instructional research
methodologies, and analyze comparable strengths and weaknesses of each.
9. Develop and implement personal professional growth plans that reflect
commitment to life-long learning.
Instructional Method
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Problem-Based Learning
Proficiency Examination
Cooperative Learning
Document-Based Inquiry
Case Study Analysis
Method of Evaluation
Dispositions Rubric
Activities Rubrics (Holistic and Analytic)
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V.
Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
Resource
Amount
Faculty
Other Personnel
Equipment
Supplies
Travel
New Books
New Journals
Other (Specify)
TOTAL
Funding Required Beyond
Normal Departmental Growth
n/a
n/a
VI. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the
Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President.
The form is required for all new courses.
DISCIPLINE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
(Note: Limit 30 spaces)
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
Approval, Effective Term
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
Educational Leadership
EDL 8830
Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction
3 hours
January 2010
Regular
n/a
n/a
APPROVED:
________________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee
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