Instructional Practice

This course will focus on the concepts of ethics, social justice, diversity, equity, and cultural awareness. Candidates will explore topics related to poverty, diversity, and equity in relation to ethical and social considerations. Candidates consider topics such as what is just, fair, and appropriate for all people. Candidates apply ethical principles to their own leadership platforms, values, and standards of ethical conduct.

EdS Educational Leadership (EL) and Instructional Practice (IP) candidates will complete the electronic portfolio including their final philosophy of education, specific assignments from coursework and other artifacts as required by the Tennessee Instructional Leadership Standards (TILS) and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Pass/Fail grade

This course explores researched-based strategies to increase student achievement in diverse student populations. Topics include students in poverty, diverse cultural and social groups, English language learners and special needs learners.

This course is the companion practicum for IP 610, Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners. Candidates will examine school-level data, identify achievement gaps, and design research-based interventions.

This course takes an in-depth look at current instructional topics with emphasis on instructional design and initiatives. Candidates will evaluate and construct assignments, assessments, and activities aligned to current instructional standards. Emphasis will be placed on research-based instructional approaches and 21st century high-impact practices.